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Health Assistant

Central Missouri Community Action
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

Health Assistant needed to support staff with screenings, data entry, and other health initiatives of the Head Start program. Position provides services to Head Start families in the 11 county service area. Pay is $16.21 per hour.

Job Requirements:

  • Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift- Monday through Friday  OR
  • 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.

 

Salary : $16

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