Area Coordinator - Bath County

Summary/Objective
The Area Coordinator is responsible for taking a systematic approach to all program related activities to
ensure efficient and effective service delivery in each service area.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
● Provide operational supervision of assigned early childhood program.
● Follow and implement all agency policies and procedures as well as federal mandates related to
the HS Program Performance Standards.
● Coordinate efforts with program Managers to create strategic plans align with program goals and
objectives.
● Responsible for building effective local work teams, ensuring adequate classroom coverage, and
child ratios are maintained at all times.
● Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely
and accurate manner.
● Communicate consistently with the Administrative Specialist.
● Provide direct supervision, work activity, leave time.
● Engage parent/community participation to reach the program’s non-federal share target.
● Conduct an annual performance review for assigned staff and develop goals for continued
improvement.
● Plan and conduct center staff meetings to address program and staff training needs.
● Maintain knowledge and proficiency of applicable database systems such as CHILDPLUS and
Teaching Strategies for monitoring child and family data and/or outcomes.
● Responsible for ordering supplies.
● Participate in regularly scheduled meetings/trainings in and outside the service area.
● Responsible for direct flow of daily operational communication from component area managers
to center level staff.
● Exhibit willingness to promote and enhance programming in the local area through community
collaborations and local work groups.
● Conduct monitoring activities per schedule.
● Provide written feedback regarding daily operations based on on-site observations monitoring to
ensure safe and positive work environments.
● Build trusting, supportive relationships with assigned staff.
● Attend IEP/IFSP meetings when available and/or necessary.
● Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
● Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed
annually.

Competencies
1. Analytical Thinking
2. Attention to Detail
3. Communication
4. Ethics & Integrity
5. Organizational Understanding
6. Learning Orientation
7. Professionalism
8. Project & Program Management
9. Stress Tolerance

Supervisory Responsibility
Provides direct oversight and management of daily operations to Family Service Advocates, Teachers,
Bus Drivers/Monitors, and cooks. Provides direct supervision of Receptionist, Floaters, and Substitutes.

Work Environment
This job is typically performed in an office environment. This role may occasionally require work within
a classroom or center setting.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;
stoop, or kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to
adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Typical work hours will be Monday – Fridays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
However, in order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications
to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.

Travel
Travel is primarily within the five county jurisdiction. Out-of-area and overnight travel is intermittent.
Must be willing and available to participate in required and/or requested professional development
opportunities.

Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in
management.

Preferred Education and Experience
Associate’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Business Management or a related field with 5
years’ experience in management. Experience in budget development and fiscal management is a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Well versed in Excel, Word, & Internet usage. Ability to use required software for purposes of tracking,
monitoring, and reporting.

Additional Requirements
Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, satisfactory criminal background, Child Abuse
and Neglect check, a satisfactory TB assessment and physical examination. Pass a pre-employment drug
test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and
uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal
law.

AAP/EEO Statement
Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.

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