Health Aide

Health Aide

Reports To: Health and Nutrition Manager

Department: Children and Family Services

Location: Oakland

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Travel: Local travel may be required

Employee Status: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Union: This position is represented by SEIU Local 1021. Compensation and salary advancement are determined by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including eligible seniority increases at five (5) and ten (10) years of service.

Supervises: N/A

Benefits: Three weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, based on employment status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

Agency Summary: The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with an over 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

Department Summary: The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in seven centers and one home-based program throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with Health Manager, Parents and other HS personnel to see that all medical papers are in order and up to date in all children's files, including immunizations and all medical, dental, assessments, etc.
• Responsible for entering children's medical information into Child Plus program (database), ensure accuracy and scanning documents into Child Plus
• Call parents and providers on a weekly basis to follow up regarding outstanding physicals, provide parents with resources and work with providers on setting up appointments
• Note all communication with parents on Child Plus
• Provide back-up for Front desk reception, which includes but is not limited to: answering phones, receiving parents, staff, children, prospective staff, community visitors and some Admissions In-take parents (waiting list and preparation)
• Attendance at regular staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years working in an office setting, preferably in a medical office or preschool setting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good computer skills with the ability to use various software including Word, Excel and Publisher
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team
• Caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques and safe operation and use of computer and other office equipment
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp materials with hands and fingers, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk;
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Close vision required for computer use.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• CPR
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.