EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Description

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

· Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

· Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

· Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program

· 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

· $15,000 company paid life insurance

· Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

· Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Early Learning Program Coordinator will partner with Early Learning Programs (serving children birth- age 5) in St. Joseph County to coordinate the needs of early learning professionals and families. This coordinator will provide families and community partners with training and education on developmental delays, disabilities, and challenging behaviors. The Early Learning Program Coordinator will administer developmental screenings and implement caregiver and child classes. The ability to support non-English speaking families in their therapeutic needs is highly preferred. 

This position’s initial goal is to support the development of new early learning partnerships in St. Joseph County. This position is supported by a community grant, and the goal is to develop this role into a sustainable position.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Devise and implement specialized teaching styles and strategies compatible with the partner Early Learning Programs 
• Facilitate the growth and development of the assigned child’s caregiver by providing training, resources, and support to meet the developmental goals of the child.
• Facilitate and support the needs of teachers and children within Early Learning Program’s classrooms. 
• Visit and consult with community service providers. 
• Consult and coach children/families in small groups. 
• Conduct, evaluate and report finding of need-based Early Learning Program surveys. 
• Suggest potential programs to enhance the quality of care and learning for Early Learning Programs, based on need-based survey.
• Establish, organize and maintain a document tracking system for all program paperwork.
• Complete all training necessary to: conduct screenings, learn Early Learning Program’s curriculums and professional development related to this position. 
• Report and advise on recommended needs of the child or family.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of children served.
• Serve as role model for persons served. 
• Serve as an advocate and to protect the rights of children served.
• Participate in training as required by their supervisor and LOGAN.
• Plan training, instructional activities, as well as activities in the community.
• Furnish all required documentation on a timely basis.
• The Early Learning Program Coordinator should respect the confidentiality and cultural diversity of the child and their family, in accordance with LOGAN policies.
• The Early Learning Program Coordinator should respect the confidentiality and cultural diversity of the Early Learning Programs (teachers, classrooms, children, and their families) always, in accordance with each individual Early Learning Program’s policies and LOGAN policies.
• May be asked to serve on a LOGAN committee addressing the agency's internal operations.
• Provide evaluations in various settings to determine the needs of programs, infants, and toddlers.
• Participate with the Children’s Therapy Services Team and other community agency personnel in developing appropriate outcomes for community partners. 
• Provide reports and written programs to families and other professionals as needed. 
• Provide reports and written programs to teachers, families and other professionals in Early Learning Programs and community partners.
• Collect demographics and data as needed for grant reporting and program needs.
• Other duties as assigned as deemed necessary for the betterment of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a skill area relevant to this position. 

Experience

• Experience serving children 0-3 is preferred.
• Experience working and training in early learning programs.
• Experience in coaching and leading skill development
• Experience in education/skill assessment and screenings
• Experience in early learning curriculum. 

Job knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to effectively and professionally communicate with staff, supervisors, and partner agency personnel.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with community partners, teachers, children, and families.
• The ability to provide developmental screenings, and report outcomes. 
• The ability to develop innovative ways to serve others.
• The ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
• The ability to lift a client weighing up to 50lbs as needed throughout a session. 
•  Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, and an acceptable driving record that meets the risk management standards for insurability on LOGAN's commercial auto insurance policy. 

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee upon request.

Salary : $15,000