Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX

• Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
• 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
• The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
• The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
• After school youth services and academic enrichment
• Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
• Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
• Healthy Senior Living Program

*RECOGNITION FOR DEI. *Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI.

FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.

*WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. *Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.

*BENEFITS OPTIONS. *Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.

CORE VALUES:

• Positive Attitude
• Always Learning
• Results Through Accountability
• Building Relationships

JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:

Support the Assistant Managers for Health and Nutrition to implement high-quality overall health and nutrition services. Monitor and secure missing or expired health and nutrition screenings in infant, toddler, and children's health files. Assist their designated Assistant Managers to generate and follow-up on referrals for Nutrition, Health and Dental screening and services. The Health and Nutrition Associate runs reports, enters data and conducts hearing and vision screening for children from birth to five. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

First level of response to all staff for inquiries about the Health and Nutrition content area

Provide clarification and technical support to all staff in implementing all 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, referral, and coordinating efforts to link staff and families to appropriate nutrition, health and dental community resources

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 level. 

Monitor CACFP required at classroom level

Ensure that EHS and HS Nutrition materials are tracked and accounted for (Along with Nutrition Specialist)

Assist in monitoring compliance of all Health and Safety requirements at the center 

Assist in the planning and implementation of parent trainings/workshops

Obtain and maintain required Food Handler's training

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 grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resources