What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant Health North Hollywood position at Volunteers of America Los Angeles?
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE : $22.65 - $23.84 PER HOUR
BENEFITS : VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Program Assistant Health provides administrative support for implementation of a health services programs for families and children. This position provides collaborative planning in conjunction with other support groups and agencies in meeting needs of families.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With guidance and technical support from the Family Service Specialist, the Program Assistant – Health will :
- Participate in health education for parents; acquaint parents with the purpose and need for complete physical and dental exams for their children
- Obtain medical, dental and developmental histories for each child; obtain parental consent forms as needed
- Assist in health screening and medical / dental exams
- Makes home visits to advise families in health matters
- May provide families with emergency assistance and / or crisis intervention
- Assist in preparation and update of the health service plan
- Assist in first aid and CPR training for staff
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS :
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS :
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
EDUCATION :
EXPERIENCE :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Salary : $23 - $24
