Job Description

For Cherokee & Ida Counties Department: Early Head Start Reports to: Family Engagement & Health Coordinator Primary Work Location: Cherokee 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.

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Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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