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Program Assistant Nutrition South Bay

Job ID:3660

Salary:$22.64 - $23.84 Per Hour

Area of Interest:Children Services - Administration

Division:Children Services

Shift Type:Day

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 programs 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/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 - 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Program Assistant I - Nutrition, provides administrative support for implementation of a nutrition services programs for families and children. This position provides collaborative planning in conjunction with other support groups and agencies in meeting needs of families.

Specific duties include:

+ Monitor assigned sites for compliance with USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations. Assist with record keeping of files and monitor family files within an assigned caseload;

+ Must use a computerized data system to input, retrieve, and update required data;

+ Under the direction of the Nutrition Coordinator, conduct in-person or online Nutrition classes for parents;

+ Ensures work with family advocates to ensure proper case management and follow-up with families who have children with nutritional risks;

+ Conduct growth assessments for all children within their assigned caseload;

+ Provide technical assistance for site staff regarding meals, nutrition screenings, and growth assessments;

+ Establish formal and effective lines of communication between staff in order to facilitate coordination and efficient flow of communication.

+ Maintain continuing education in the areas of Nutrition, Head Start Performance Standards, and USDA regulations;

+ Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

+ Proof at the time of hire

+ TB clearance within 6 months prior

+ Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 - Dec 1)

+ Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization

+ Health screening at the time of employment

+ 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

EDUCATION:

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

+ Minimum of one year of relevant experience in social work, case management in health, disabilities, mental health or parent involvement. (Associate of Arts degree in Social Services or related field can be used in place of the one-year experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A.A Degree in Social Services or related field

+ Knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start program.

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

+ Demonstrates excellent organizational skill and attention to detail.

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, 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.