Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
CORE VALUES:
- Being of Service.
- Building Relationships.
- Always Learning.
- Committed to Results.
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
Supports the Health and Nutrition Manager to implement high-quality overall health and nutrition services. The Health and Nutrition Associate runs reports and conducts hearing and vision screenings for children and completes timely data entry for all children’s health files. Assist Health/Nutrition Manager in generating referrals and follow-up of referrals, meeting with parents and/or staff as needed regarding health and nutrition information. Conducts on-going monitoring of child records and secures missing or expired health and nutrition screenings for child files.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- First level of response to all staff for inquiries about the Health and Nutrition content area.
- Assist in providing clarification and technical support to all staff in implementing Health and Nutrition policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all children are up to date on the appropriate schedule of preventative and primary oral healthcare and follow up care as needed.
- Provide information, referrals, and coordinating efforts to link staff and families to appropriate nutrition, health and dental community resources.
- Provide health education information and follow-up with parents after screening processes.
- Discuss with Family Advocate and other staff any relevant health and nutrition related assessment data.
- Assist teaching staff with integration of oral, health and nutrition activities on lesson plans.
- Assist with health and nutrition focused activities at the center and child care homes.
- Support classrooms in CACFP requirements.
- Ensure that Health/Nutrition materials are in use and supporting the needs of the centers and child care homes.
- Support sites with delivering materials as needed for Health/Nutrition.
- Assist in monitoring for compliance of all Health and Safety requirements at the centers and child care homes.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of parent trainings/ workshops for health and nutrition.
- Assist with arranging screening processes and being involved as needed for Head Start recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Model the values of good health and nutrition.
- Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in Head Start’s health advisory committee meetings, grantee-sponsored training, center and child care home parent meetings, pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
- Read and review regulations and other resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college in a Health and or Nutrition focus preferred.
- At least one year of related experience, with emphasis on training and knowledge of community health and nutrition resources; one year experience providing direct services to children and families in a health setting.
- Knowledgeable of USDA guidelines and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
- Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance.
- Strong working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations.
- Effective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Skilled in data entry.
- Reliable transportation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Works in a normal office environment with usual pressures of managing personnel and dealing with time constraints. Reliable transportation is needed to meet the requirements of supporting multiple sites within the program and meet with others within the community as needed, it is common to drive to several locations, sometimes in inclement weather. May be required to lift up-to 25 pounds.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Matrix Human Services complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT:
- All staff will use data to help achieve program goals; apply techniques and strategies that promote a culture of learning; identify and address gaps that continuously improve our programs.
- All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance.
- All Head Start employees must adhere to the federal regulations and requirements for Head Start operations including the Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Matrix Human Services.
Matrix Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Matrix Human Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@matrixhs.org. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job must notify the employer in writing within 182 days of the date that the need is known or should have been known.
About Matrix Human Services:
Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.