JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.
The Management Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the Head Start management team by collecting and entering data and generating reports.
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Documents and follows-upon health or any other record needed in each child's file.
• Evaluates and recommends to the Coordinating team follow-up needs of child files and health profiles, including vital statistics and other data of children and families on caseload.
• Ensures files are complete by obtaining the necessary follow-up from appropriate agencies/resources.
• Assists the Coordinators with the development of policies and procedures that pertain to their service area.
• Serves as an advocate for child health and families in securing necessary services.
• Conducts monitoring as necessary to meet health and safety rules and standards.
• As directed by the PDM Coordinator will assist with CAPTAIN data entry.
• Assists in the development of educational activities for classrooms.
• Promotes preventative health services and early intervention.
• Assists with the following: vision screenings, heights and weights of children, arrangements for dental visits, and the necessary follow-up.
• Assists in ensuring appropriate documentation of Non Federal Share and donations for Head Start and Early Head Start.
• As a mandated reporter, reports and provides supportive services in child abuse cases working in conjunction with Supervisor.
• Attends all required training.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
GED or High School Diploma with a plan to enroll in higher education. One-year experience in Early Childhood Education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR
First Aid
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.