Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 19 hours ago
Program Assistant Health South Bay
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.65/hr - $23.84/hr
1+ years expVolunteers of America Los Angeles is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need. The Program Assistant Health is responsible for assisting the Program Health Manager and Health Coordinator in implementing Health Services, providing health screenings, education, and monitoring health requirements for children and families.
Non ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintains current data, health records, health plans, and medication treatment assessments and ensures they are up to date. Pulls and submits reports, monitors files, and does home visits as necessary. Ensures confidentiality is maintained at all times
Travels to sites, community agencies, conferences, and trainings as required
Demonstrates leadership abilities and serves as a spokesperson for families. Supports Family Advocates in health principles and monitors health forms to ensure proper follow up
Collaborates effectively with others in a multidisciplinary approach and encourages a team environment
Supports all aspects of Title 22 and all Head Start performance standards
Promotes preventative health practices and early intervention principles and creates referrals if needed. Links children and families to needed services or resources out in the community
Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements
Qualification
Required
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
In order to make visits to homes and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver's license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation
Proof at the time of hire
Must have health examination at the time of employment and verification of a T.B. clearance issued within six (6) months prior to employment, renewed when required
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
First Aide/CPR certified
One year of experience
Preferred
CER Certified
Certifications in public health, health education, or related field
Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs
Knowledge of health practices and principles
Knowledge of public health, communicable disease or school health education
Child Plus, and Acorn
Knowledge of the data system Child plus utilized & for monitoring purposes
Bilingual (Written and verbal)
Promote health curriculum, activities, and initiatives
Benefits
VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Company
Volunteers of America Los Angeles
VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Vasquez
People Operations Business Partner
Vanessa Brown
People Relations Partner Specialist
Recent News
2022-06-14
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