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Job Requirements of Early Head Start Specialist:
Essential Functions
These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.
Planning and Organizing
Collects data and participates in writing and updating the Early Head Start work plan and service delivery system.
Requests needed professional services, supplies, and equipment for children in the Early Head Start program.
Assists with the negotiation of contracts and other agreements with professionals.
Provides for the integration of Early Head Start education into the total Head Start program.
Communicating
Provides curriculum materials for Early Head Start infant toddlers, parents, and staff.
Prepares and submits program reports as required.
Recruits children for enrollment in Early Head Start.
Recruits volunteer and in-kind contributions.
Training
Participates in team planning sessions.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, parent meetings and activities, and other program activities.
Assists with the assessment of training needs and the development of training designs.
Conducts training sessions for staff, parents, and volunteers.
Attends workshops, conferences,e s, and training sessions.
Monitoring
Provides follow-up services based on the assessment of needs.
Performs management oversight monitoring of assigned centers.
Record Keeping and Reporting
Develops program schedules, record keeping, and reporting systems.
Checks verifies, and maintains confidential and other required records by the work plan.
Supervising and Evaluating
Updates job descriptions and performance evaluation plans for staff working in the Early Head Start program.
Evaluate Early Head Start staff.
Participates in the selection process for hiring of Early Head Start staff.
Serves on program committees and committees and boards of other organizations affiliated with children and families.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
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Early Head Start Specialist
Under the supervision of the Children’s Service Director, the Early Head Start Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, record keeping and reporting, guiding, training, supporting, and collaborating with partners to ensure the effective operations of the Early Head Start program.
Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least two (2) years supervisory experience in an early childhood program. Ability to communicate effectively. Participate in data gathering, train staff, and ensure ongoing quality improvements.
Special Requirements
Applicants must:
-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks
-meet State health requirements
Essential Functions
These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.
Planning and Organizing
Collects data and participates in writing and updating the Early Head Start work plan and service delivery system.
Requests needed professional services, supplies, and equipment for children in the Early Head Start program.
Assists with the negotiation of contracts and other agreements with professionals.
Provides for the integration of Early Head Start education into the total Head Start program.
Communicating
Provides curriculum materials for Early Head Start infant toddlers, parents, and staff.
Prepares and submits program reports as required.
Recruits children for enrollment in Early Head Start.
Recruits volunteer and in-kind contributions.
Training
Participates in team planning sessions.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, parent meetings and activities, and other program activities.
Assists with the assessment of training needs and the development of training designs.
Conducts training sessions for staff, parents, and volunteers.
Attends workshops, conferences,e s, and training sessions.
Monitoring
Provides follow-up services based on the assessment of needs.
Performs management oversight monitoring of assigned centers.
Record Keeping and Reporting
Develops program schedules, record keeping, and reporting systems.
Checks verifies, and maintains confidential and other required records by the work plan.
Supervising and Evaluating
Updates job descriptions and performance evaluation plans for staff working in the Early Head Start program.
Evaluate Early Head Start staff.
Participates in the selection process for hiring of Early Head Start staff.
Serves on program committees and committees and boards of other organizations affiliated with children and families.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
Recommended Skills
- Coordinating
- Evaluating
- Monitoring
- Reporting
- Training
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