Health Assistant

Health Assistant Needed – Head Start Program

We are seeking a Health Assistant in Columbia, to provide clerical and program support for our Head Start program This position coordinates, conducts and documenting health screenings for Head Start sites. This position includes data entry, recordkeeping, and other health-related program initiatives. The Health Assistant will travel regularly throughout our 11-county service area, driving to various counties to provide health-related support and services to Head Start families.

This is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual who enjoys administrative work and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

• Pay: $16.31 per hour
• Service Area: 11 counties
• Focus: Clerical support, data entry, health screening coordination, and program support

Job Requirements:

• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous medical office experience, particularly in data entry, file auditing, recordkeeping, and tracking health events, is preferred.

Benefits:

• Excellent health insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays and paid 2 week winter break

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Tuesday through Friday

About Us: CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers.

EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.