What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Services Manager position at Big Sandy Area Community Action Program?
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Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for a
Disability Services Manager to join our team and become a leader in
early childhood development and education.
Position Summary: A Disability Manager will assist in the coordination and provision of services for Head Start children with disabilities and their families throughout our five county service area.
Job duties and details:
- Plans the disability services program in conjunction with staff, parents and other component specialists and supervise implementation.
- Develops program policies and procedures for responding to the needs and transition of children with disabilities.
- Develops and implements system for continuous monitoring and evaluation of services for disabled children.
- Monitoring of education activities which includes periodic on-site observation of classroom environments, curriculum, screening and assessment.
- Maintains a list of local resources, a system to use these resources, and establishes working relationships with local providers through contractual agreements, as appropriate.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and staff by periodically completing CLASS and ECERS observation tools as well as assigned monitoring functions using the agency data tracking system (COPA.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Previous experience in coordinating disability related services is preferred, but not required
- Ability to travel to classrooms in a five county area and monitor teaching staff to assure the effective implementation of early childhood principles
- Knowledge of community resources which provide services to disabled persons.
- Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to: professional appearance, communication orally and in written form, listening, time management, punctuality, and dependability
- Valid driver’s license and some travel required
- Hire subject to Head Start policies on background check and drug screening
Benefits
· Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
· Life Insurance
· Kentucky Retirement (CERS)
· Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays
· Mileage reimbursement for required travel
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is one of a network of more than 1,000 Community Action organizations located across the United States committed to fighting poverty by empowering individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Paintsville, KY 41240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20