Site Supervisor (Head Start) na Yurok Tribe (CA), CA
Yurok Tribe (CA), CA · Klamath, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Klamath
About the Department
Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Head Start Manager. Incumbent is responsible for the daily operations and supervision of all staff at their assigned Site; planning and implementing direct services to Head Start/Child Care children and their families as prescribed by the Head Start Performance Standards and the Child Care Policies and Procedures; and maintaining the health and safety of the children and staff at the center including following Indian Health Services, Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Position Duties
1. Provides staff supervision and program implementation.
2. Reinforces the Yurok Tribe's personnel policies for staff and parents.
3. Monitors staff attendance and scheduling to ensure classroom staffing always stays within the proper ratios.
4. Completes staff evaluations at 3 months, 6 months and annually or as needed.
5. Ensures that the nutrition services content area is properly implemented.
6. Ensures the cooks understand how to plan for and implement the approved menu, including shopping for food items needed.
7. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of records for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
8. Assists the Head Start Director in identifying a range of community resources and implementing referrals for appropriate follow-up services.
9. Partners with the Family Service Coordinator to facilitate parent involvement in all areas of the program.
10. Partners with the Family Service Coordinator regarding child and/or family crisis intervention and case conferencing.
11. Collaborates with all Head Start staff in ongoing recruitment of eligible children and their families.
12. Assists in conducting the annual community assessment and provides input on program planning, management, and design by utilizing the findings of the community.
13. Maintains and updates confidential staff records.
14. Assists in the preparation of program reports, records, and grant applications.
15. Provides a monthly statistical report to the Head Start Director by the 5th of each month.
16. Partners with the Education Coordinator and/or Head Start Director to provide training and professional development for all staff.
17. Partners with the Education Coordinator and/or Head Start Director to ensure staff follow any Education or Individual Development Plans.
18. Keep track of all staff training and ensure staff are up to date with all required training.
19. Assists all staff in meeting health and safety standards.
20. Supports cultural heritage, tribal traditions, and native language acquisition within the early childhood setting.
22. Maintains inventory at the center. Order more as needed.
23. Completes, submits and tracks all F-2 forms as needed for procurement of items for the center.
24. Ensures the site operations and records always follow Community Care Licensing, IHS and Office of Head Start requirements and remain up-to-date and accurate.
25. Maintains Community Care Licensing required forms such as the Personnel Report, Center Roster, Emergency Plans, Orientation paperwork (for staff and families), and Unusual Incident Reports.
26. Facilitates all inspections as required for the center (annual Licensing visit, Fire Inspection, Indian Health Services annual review, Food Program annual review, etc.)
27. Partner with the Custodian, Maintenance Department and the Head Start Director to remedy any repairs that need to be done for the center.
28. Acts as the liaison to any community partners, vendors, traveling staff, and the public.
29. Work with the Family Service Coordinator, Teachers and Education Coordinator to review Incident/Accident forms and talk to parents, create behavioral plans or make community referrals as needed.
30. Plans and implements regular staff meetings.
31. Other duties may be required to meet the needs of the Head Start Program.
32. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. G7: Highschool diploma or GED with five years specified experience.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
1. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development and one (1) year specialized experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience such as an Associates of Arts/Science degree in Early Childhood Development and experience or training in community-based agencies serving children and families or related occupational fields such as social services, health, nutrition and/or education are qualifying for this position.
2. Experience with or knowledge of the Head Start program Performance Standards.
3. Experience working within a Native American community.
4. Knowledge of history, culture and traditions of Native American Tribes of Northwest California particularly the Yurok Tribe.
5. Experience in computer word processing.
6. Posses effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
7. Possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills and abilities.
8. Posses well-developed organizational skills.
9. Possess ability to work under conditions of minimum supervision.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors, coworkers, families and community organizations.
11. Must provide documentation about pre-employment and annual health-screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the job.
12. Must provide pre-employment and documentation of a negative TB test or chest x-ray and every five (5) years thereafter.
13. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of immunization or immunity for all currently recommended childhood immunizations. If an employee is missing required immunizations, they must be completed within six months of hire.
15. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of enrollment in a course of current certification in Infant & Child, Pediatric, Community, or Universal First Aid and CPR. Must maintain valid First Aid and CPR cards during duration of employment.
16. Must provide documentation of 15 hours of Health and Safety training as prescribed by Community Care Licensing. Hours from current first aid and CPR certificates count toward this requirement. (EMSA approved training)
17. If necessary, must adhere to a professional development plan with goals, objectives and timelines that includes the attainment of beginning level Yurok Language proficiency as determined by the Yurok Language Program.
18. This position will collaborate with the Yurok Tribe Child Care Program including but not limited to working in the Child Care Classroom as needed to meet teacher-child ratio's and attending joint trainings.
19. All reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
20. Must attend Head Start training.
21. Must abide by HS staff Standards of Conduct including maintaining strict confidentiality of child and family records.
22. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
Other Qualifications
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
7. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
8. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Employee will have prolonged periods of standing or sitting and constant movement. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often.
1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
2. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
3. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
4. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
