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Form of workBenefits:
The individual selected for the position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Position: Health Assistant
Job Status: Grade 6, Step depending on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Compliance and Tracking
1. Attend meetings, training, and professional development activities as needed or requested by the Health Department
2. Ensure that Health Services materials are tracked and accounted for
3. Utilize database reports to monitor the sites and program-wide compliance with hearing and vision screenings deadlines.
4. Assist Health Manager in assuring initial screenings occur within 45 days of program enrollment.
Specific Responsibilities:
Immediate Supervisor: Health Manager
Compensation: $28,076.83 - $28,076.83 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from subsequent employment.
I authorize the references listed on the previous page to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all such parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.
I understand that EOAC is authorized by Texas Education code 22.083(b) and the Office of Head Start 1302.90(b) to obtain criminal history record information on persons EOAC intends to employ.
The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation is a private non-profit organization, chartered by the State of Texas on April 25, 1966. The purpose for which the agency was created is to implement and carry out the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This act recognizes that the United States can achieve its economic and social potential as a nation only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full elimination of poverty in McLennan, Bosque, Freestone, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Johnson, Ellis, and Navarro Counties. This is done by opening to everyone the opportunity to work, live in decency and dignity; and to strengthen, supplement and coordinate other efforts in the six counties.
Currently EOAC administers four major services that include: Community Programming, Waco Charter School, Weatherization, and Head Start/Early Heads Start.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
The individual selected for the position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Position: Health Assistant
Job Status: Grade 6, Step depending on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Have a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate, or obtain one within one year of hire and have specific work experience in program operations related to Health Services for children/adults.
- Education and/or experience in health, nutrition, child development, first aid, and safety.
- Experience in data entry and medical records administration, computer/database, and keyboarding skills.
- Detailed record keeping.
- Excellent communication.
- Working knowledge of local community resources related to medical and dental care and providing guidance to staff and parents.
- Can work independently and in a team environment.
- Able to determine workload priority and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must be enrolled in the Child Care Division, Criminal History Registry, and have a clear FBI background check.
- Must pass a pre-duty drug and alcohol test and be subject to random testing for alcohol and drugs.
- Must be physically fit to perform occasional bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 pounds.
Compliance and Tracking
1. Attend meetings, training, and professional development activities as needed or requested by the Health Department
2. Ensure that Health Services materials are tracked and accounted for
3. Utilize database reports to monitor the sites and program-wide compliance with hearing and vision screenings deadlines.
4. Assist Health Manager in assuring initial screenings occur within 45 days of program enrollment.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist Health Manager in monitoring, training, policy and procedure development, and daily administration of Child Health Services and Family/Staff Health Education
- Assist the Health Manager in creating and maintaining collaborations with community agencies and Health Providers
- Work in cooperation toward common goals with all other component areas (Education, Disabilities, Family Services, and Mental Health) within Head Start/Early Head Start program.
- Assist with the assessment of children who are ill and/or injured.
- Assist with Daily Health Checks of children when needed.
- Assist in responding to staff requests (phone, email and written) related to child health needs/concerns.
- Assist in developing and distributing written and database materials for children, adults, and employees in health, fitness, safety, nutrition, and preventive health education.
- Assist Health Manager with data entry related to medical and dental exams and medical and dental follow-up.
- Evaluate each enrolled and applying child's record and ensure the correct date is entered into the database.
- Monitor the completion of required immunizations for each enrolled child. (Using ImmTrac2)
- Work with Health Manager on the record-keeping of health-related forms, such as health exams, dental exams, and other documents as assigned.
- Must have CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Other duties assigned.
Immediate Supervisor: Health Manager
Compensation: $28,076.83 - $28,076.83 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from subsequent employment.
I authorize the references listed on the previous page to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all such parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.
I understand that EOAC is authorized by Texas Education code 22.083(b) and the Office of Head Start 1302.90(b) to obtain criminal history record information on persons EOAC intends to employ.
The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation is a private non-profit organization, chartered by the State of Texas on April 25, 1966. The purpose for which the agency was created is to implement and carry out the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This act recognizes that the United States can achieve its economic and social potential as a nation only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full elimination of poverty in McLennan, Bosque, Freestone, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Johnson, Ellis, and Navarro Counties. This is done by opening to everyone the opportunity to work, live in decency and dignity; and to strengthen, supplement and coordinate other efforts in the six counties.
Currently EOAC administers four major services that include: Community Programming, Waco Charter School, Weatherization, and Head Start/Early Heads Start.
