Early Head Start Head Start Home Based Manager, Holbrook

$28.93/hr 40 hrs/wk 52 wks/yr

POSITION SUMMARY:

In compliance with Federal Law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for the operations of the home-based program and meeting the needs of the child and his/her family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and manage home based staff monitor home visits and socialization to ensure the curriculum is implemented in accordance with curriculum and various required standards/licensing
• Participate in recruitment and selection of new staff
• Identify and creates training discipline performance appraisals goal setting T/TA and professional development plan for staff to ensure high quality service
• Plan and schedule work assignments staffing events parent activities meetings referrals IEPs and public-school transition process to ensure appropriate activities for children and families
• Ensure program compliance with all required standards/licensing policies federal state and local regulations
• Disseminate program information to home-based staff parents and volunteers. Relays local information and concerns with appropriate staff member
• Maintain records of referrals and follow-up completion of reports logs and database entry
• Serves as a liaison between parents local community leaders community partners and other organizations to ensure children and families receive timely and appropriate care
• Maintain enrollment child/family recruitment field surveys and need assessments to ensure full enrollment as required by performance standards

Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or other related field of study; and 3 years experience in home-based programs; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• CPR/First Aid (within 6 months of hire)
• Food Managers Certificate (within 6 months of hire)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Early Childhood Education
• Head Start Performance Standards
• State Childcare licensing regulations

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical thinking
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Mentoring/training
• Office competence
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

â < 5% XXâ < 25% â < 50% â < 75% â 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent sitting listening talking walking balancing stooping reaching finger use repetitive motion feeling and grasping. Occasional standing climbing kneeling crouching crawling lifting pushing and pulling.

Physical exertion: Sedentary; X Light; Medium; Heavy; Very Heavy.

Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions: Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions and infectious disease.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Director .

Benefits include: Agency Paid Health Dental Vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Sick & Holiday Pay

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Required Experience:

Manager