Are you interested in helping your community? Do you have a passion for health and wellness and want to share that passion? Come check out our most recent opportunity. We are currently looking for a ** Health and Nutrition Assistant** to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience with health documentation in a school setting. We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in each program and within our corporate office and embrace the core values - ** respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity** . We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children and families

30 hours per week 48 weeks per year out of our Cabot Street location in Beverly, MA

Rate $22.75-$24.00 based on experience

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Facilitate, gather and document all required immunization records, medical and dental examination records, Health Plans, referrals and treatments within the required time periods and enter records into a database
• Perform vision, hearing and nutrition screenings in a timely manner.
• Communicate with families and providers to convey results and ensure referrals, follow up, and required treatments
• Relate and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate way while completing screening assessments
• Assist the Health Nutrition Manager with meetings, organizing trainings, and other functions as requested
• Assist in kitchen with meal prep and distribution when needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen supervisor and kitchen assistants on meal accommodations and allergy plans

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Proficient in spoken and written English language necessary. Bi-lingual (Spanish or Portuguese) a plus
• Experience working in the health care field preferred but not required
• Compliance with any State and Head Start regulatory vaccination requirements
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Successfully complete a pre- employment physical
• Obtain/Maintain ServSafe/Allergen Certification
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. when necessary and be able to stand for extended lengths of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit for extended periods, and cover moderate distances rapidly
• Intermittent and sustained periods of walking, sitting and standing required

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential
• On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge, and tuition reimbursement
• Generous Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements
• Earned Time Off (sick and vacation time)

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.