Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA: Non- exempt

DEPARTMENT: Health Education

JOB OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of the Support Staff is to provide technical support to Program Manager and Health Educators during community education on nutrition and physical activity to combat chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension in low-income communities. Service location includes schools, community centers, and other community locations in Service Provider Area (SPA) 7, known as the Southeast Region of Los Angeles County. Targeted population includes children (Birth to age 18) and their families. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Support Staff performs a variety of functions as outlined in the grant. Activities include trainings on nutrition, healthy eating, food demonstrations, physical activity demonstrations, consultation, outreach and engagement to schools and other community-based agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS:

• · Implements all aspects of services as outlined in the grant’s statement of work;
• · Completes required documentation and meets deadlines;
• · Provide support to program coordinator and health educators:
• · Participates in developing/implementing policies and procedures;
• · Coordinates and integrates this program with other programs in the organization;
• · Participates in outreach and engagement activities in the community;
• · Participates in promoting/marketing services to the community, i.e., schools, hospitals, health clinics, etc.
• · Participates in weekly staff meetings;
• · Attends Department of Public Health meetings and trainings as required by the grant.

BENEFITS

• Monday-Friday Schedule.
• Full benefits package to all positions after 30 days of employment.
• Employer Paid standard HMO Health, Dental, and Vision plans offered to employees.
• 401k plan with 4% employer match.
• PTO that accrues to 15 days annually and increases with seniority.
• 12 Paid Holidays annually.
• Opportunities to participate in professional development, training and conferences.
• Opportunity for growth. We love to promote from within.
• Bilingual Stipend if applicable.
• $20-23/hr starting rate of pay, depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of (2 to 5) years of community-based education with a focus on obesity in low income, culturally diverse communities at-risk for chronic health issues such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Community-based experience in schools, health clinics, hospitals, and/or public health settings.
• Computer skills required – proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Bilingual/Spanish required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the company by the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Executive Officer. This description is only intended to identify the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty an employee assigned may be required to perform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Frequently operates a motor vehicle to travel to school or home site
• Frequently needs to position self in order to effectively interact with children of lesser stature
• Frequently needs to use motor vehicle for business purposes

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal office setting. The noise level is moderate with occasional loud outbursts. Occasional need to work out in the field contacting clients in homes and schools. Frequently uses motor vehicle to effectively execute job duties

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