Job Description
Department: Early Head Start
Reports to: Family Engagement & Health Coordinator
Primary Work Location: Le Mars
Eligible for Benefits: Yes. Regular.
Work Hours: 8 hours Monday-Friday (8:00-4:30). 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.
Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Early Childhood or related field required. Bachelor’s is preferred.
- Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
- Lift up to 10 pounds often; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; lift over 20 pounds rarely.
Qualifications:
- Experience in human services, social services, adult education and/or early childhood education preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and computer skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Licensing Regulations and programs policies/procedures.
- Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
- Works collaboratively with staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
- Establish and maintain a positive and supportive environment for families.
- Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis.
- Complete weekly home-visits with families. Families may be high-risk with DHS involvement.
- Involve families in activities to enhance their role as the primary influence on their child’s education and development by utilizing P.A.T. curriculum and LENA program.
- Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.
- Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
- Assist families in assessing strengths and needs. Help families use the results of the assessment to develop goals. Follow up and support family efforts to achieve these goals.
- Complete Family Outcomes three times a year.
- Track, remind and follow up to ensure child’s well-baby checks, physicals, immunizations and dentals and up to date.
- Plan and organize group socializations for children and families.
- Partner with community resources to provide services to families and children.
- Make appropriate referrals and follow-up on referrals to ensure that the family receives appropriate services.
- Complete home-visits, reports, scanning, paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Transport children and families to WIC, medical/dental appointments and Policy Council.
- Assist in meeting in-kind program requirements.
- Promote and instill the importance of prenatal care, good nutrition, healthcare of an infant, breastfeeding, birth control, smoking cessation, parenting classes, substance abuse or other health education classes.
- Represent program by attending community planning council meetings.
- Participate in programs recruitment process; including attending WIC clinics.
- Promote best dental practices to children and parents.
- Collaborate with center team in transitioning the children and families after they leave the program.
- Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
- Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom/center.
- Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including data entry into the Child Plus system.
- Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.
- Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
- Attend at minimum 15 hours of trainings for professional development requirements.
- Able to work flexible hours without direct supervisions, including some evenings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Conditions of Employment:
- Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
- Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
- Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
- Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment and every 3 years.
- Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
- Complete mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
- Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
- Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
- Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
- Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
Job Tags
Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,