What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combination Mentor (Brookens) position at Champaign County Regional Planning Commission?
This position is responsible for implementation of locally designed programming option. The Combination Mentor plans and implements home-based, developmentally appropriate child development and health services as well as family support services based on best practices as defined by Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC, and Illinois Learning Standards. The Combination Mentor serves each family weekly in its home or other family-chosen location and, approximately, twice-a-month provides group experiences for enrolled children and their parents. The Combination Mentor uses on-going assessments to ensure individualization for each child and optimal progress toward school readiness.
- At a minimum, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent degree with 30 hours of coursework in early childhood education or child development and three credit hours of business administration in early childhood
- Must complete Family Partnership training within 18 months of employment
- CLASS observer certified preferred
- Knowledge of Head Start and other agency rules and regulations preferred
- Prior direct supervision experience with teams of 20-30 people preferred
- Previous experience with culture management and inclusion initiatives preferred
- Previous experience with recruitment, staffing, and operations management preferred
- Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred
- Experience working with diverse populations preferred
- Respect for the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act
- Must meet all requirements of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F
Starting Hourly Wage: $33.07
DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)
Internal (RPC) Applicants Apply at: UKG SSO Sign-In under My Career>Search for Jobs
External Applicants Apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?CareersSearch&ein_id=102036736
Job Descriptions at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/job_descriptions.php
Employee Benefits at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php
CCRPC is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.
Our Mission: Helping people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.
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Salary : $33
