Early Head Start / Head Start Home Based Manager, St Johns at NACOG (Navajo, Apache, and Coconino Counties Organizational Group)

$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:

Bachelor’s 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 Manager’s 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:  

□  < 5%       XX□ < 25%         □ < 50%    □ < 75%      □ 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, 928-774-1895, [email protected].

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

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