Hybrid Health & Nutrition Assistant en Worcester Community Action Council Inc

Description

Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty one neighbor at a time. Through safety-net services and asset building solutions, Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) creates economic mobility opportunities for tens of thousands of people annually through programs such as energy assistance, early education and care, financial empowerment, positive youth development, and career pathways. WCAC serves 45 towns in Central and South-Central Massachusetts with offices located in Worcester, Southbridge, Webster, East Brookfield, and Leicester. We are a team of 145 employees and an annual budget of approximately $30 million. We are committed to a workplace culture with a shared passion for our vision that promotes teamwork, respect, and the opportunity to make a difference.

What we offer:

WCAC provides on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. As well as an excellent benefit package with no waiting period to enroll in health, dental, vision, life/LTD, and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous paid holiday calendar, vacation, personal and sick time. In addition to fair and transparent pay practices, we offer an additional pay differential to bilingual employees. 

Position Summary:

Through our Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, WCAC provides a continuum of early education and care programming for families throughout Southern Worcester County prenatally through kindergarten enrollment. We strive to support positive parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family to participate in. We offer weekly home visits from prenatal through age three. And then transition to center-based programming for pre-school aged children, helping children learn the kindergarten readiness skills they need to do well in school. Families receive the support they need to meet and advocate for the needs of their children. We currently operate four Head Start Centers in East Brookfield, Leicester, Southbridge, and Webster. The Health & Nutrition Assistant collects enrollment health documentation and provides follow-up for required information. Assists with health and nutrition screenings and notifies parents of the results. Assists with the implementation of prescribed individualized health and nutrition plans for children identified at risk. They also enter health and nutrition data into the Child Plus database and Excel tracking system and provides data monthly to relevant coordinators. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WCAC we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace so if you are excited about this position, but don't meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyways. 

• High School Diploma or HiSET equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn software and databases used in the Head Start Program.
• Positive, friendly, and resourceful demeanor required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Ability to decipher medical terminology is a plus.
• Bilingual preferred

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Will be required to travel between Head Start Centers weekly.            
• Ability to successfully complete a CORI/SORI/DCF review every two years required by the Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC).
• Evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the families and programs.      
• Mandatory physical and evidence of negative Mantoux, required by DEEC. Hepatitis B (optional)
• Must complete First Aid and CPR Certifications within first few months of hire.

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.