Area Coordinator

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.