PARENT-CHILD EDUCATOR

PARENT-CHILD EDUCATOR

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START – BEDFORD & FULTON COUNTIES

FULL TIME

MONDAY-FRIDAY SCHEDULE

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to build children’s and parents’ strength, promote self-esteem, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning.  This position will plan, organize, develop and implement a service plan including activities for each family to ensure that the highest quality services are provided.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate records of home visits, group sessions, classroom experiences, family contacts, services to children, food data, etc., as per procedures.  Provides services to assigned families with children’s ages birth to five years including pregnant mothers.
• Maintains good relationships with community agencies and the public to encourage community support and understanding of the Family Center, Head Start/Early Head Start Staff.
• Maintains in good repair and control program equipment and supplies used during home visits and group sessions according to policies and procedures.  Maintains inventory according to procedure.
• Assists the child development team in planning the education curriculum, assessing training needs, and developing a training plan.
• Assists with recruitment as requested including publicity, taking applications, including obtaining income information, providing families with appropriate information, etc.
• Completes families’ needs assessment and develops a plan with the families to address identified needs.
• Provides input into the development of new and revised programming to meet family needs.
• Works with school personnel and families to develop schedules and programs (i.e working with teen parents, transition activities, Read to Succeed.)
• Works with Early Childhood personnel acting as liaison between agencies and parents.
• Assists Mental Health/Disabilities/Transition Coordinator and/or Family Center Coordinator with evaluation and transition as requested.
• Cooperates with coordinating staff in planning and evaluation program activities, goals, objectives and component philosophy.
• Serves as a resource person and technical advisor to other staff members to facilitate positive interaction with children and parents.
• Encourages parents to fulfill requested health/dental requirements as defined by program guidelines and policies.
• Uses developmental assessment instrument to evaluate the growth, behavior and progress of enrolled children.  Uses these tools as instruments to teach parents child development and to improve their competency as parents.
• Reports child abuse and neglect cases to Family Services Coordinator and/or Family Center Coordinator and works closely with the family and/or appropriate agencies.
• Ensures that all suspected special needs are promptly referred to the Mental Health/Disabilities/Transition Coordinator and/or Family Center Coordinator for diagnosis, referral and the development of a treatment plan.  Assists with implementing this treatment plan.

Qualifications:

• If hired after November 1^st, 2016, a minimum of a home-based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with experience in social work, human/family services and/or experience in home support services preferred.

Head Start Offers:

• Monday to Friday hours with limited evening or weekend work and holidays off
• Competitive salary
• Excellent low-cost benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Discounts on child day care
• Tuition reimbursement

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES.  An ALSM application, a resume, and transcripts should be sent to:

Children’s Services Office of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries

231 S. Juliana Street

Bedford, PA 15522

EOE

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