Mobile Unit Services Coordinator - EHS, Pediatrics

Under the general supervision of the assigned Program Manager, the Early Head Start Mobile Unit Services Coordinator is responsible for a designated service area within the Head Start program. This position interprets and applies program policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role includes coordinating and performing a full range of duties, such as reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining child records, and keeping parents informed of their child’s progress and any required follow-up. Assessments include clearly defined goals aligned with program objectives, along with documented plans for achieving those goals. In addition, the Mobile Unit Services Coordinator provides direct instructional services to children through the mobile unit in the role of a teacher.

This is a contract position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $56,200.00 – 106,200.00

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Family Consumer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field.
• Child Development Teacher’s Permit
• Required to hold valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• CPR, Basic First Aid Certificate, must be updated as required (or must receive within 6 months of hire)
• 2 years of experience in a public or private organization or community development agency providing direct delivery of services to clients.
• 2 years of experience working directly with 0-5 children in a teaching position, families, and staff in an early care and education setting.
• Per funding agency requirements, all Early Head Start staff must complete background checks prior to hire and at least every five years that includes, sex offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history check, including fingerprint check, child abuse registry check.
• Understanding and use of the principles and practices of the ECE field, including reflective practice, and children who speak multiple languages. Knowledge in adult learning principles (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, Early Head Start staff, community resource agencies, consultants and volunteers to support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Excel and have the ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Communicate effectively with staff and develop positive work relationships. Works collaboratively as a team player with her/his staff, clients (children and parents) and other professionals in the program/agency.
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely for preparing and serving snacks. – Can be trained Required Ability to provide education, training opportunities, and promote positive relationship building for all enrolled pregnant women, families and their infants and toddlers. Ability to conduct on-site staff training and parent if needed.
• Fluency and proficiency in English, Excellent written and oral communication skills, detail oriented. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Must meet state health requirements that include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, providing verification of COVID-19 vaccine, TB Clearance, and up to date with immunization
• Ability to prioritize. Sound organizational and time management skills to manage high and varied activity levels.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry children, up to 40 pounds, during each workday when necessary.
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, reaching, twisting and engage in moderate to frequent kneeling, crawling, and stooping while observing, or performing classroom activities.
• Ability to engage in frequent writing, typing on keyboards, and handling small objects (e.g. arts and crafts for children).
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time that may exceed an hour at a time. This includes sitting on the floor for extended periods (e.g. while engaging in child development activities during home visits, classroom, and socialization sessions).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in child development or related area
• 1 year supervisory and/or management, and/or early childhood coaching experience in EHS or related program.
• 1 years’ experience working with IDEA Part C
• Family Development Credential Training
• Knowledge and experience of the following program quality assessment tools: Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) and CLASS. Coaches demonstrate knowledge of tools by completion of 2-day observer training for CLASS and in-depth training for ERS tools (ECERS, ITERS, or FCCERS). Preferred experience integrating the necessary tools and domains into their coaching practices
• Required knowledge of the following Professional Development Pathways tools: California Infant & Toddlers and Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks (Pre-K or Infant/Toddler as appropriate), Ages and Stages Questionnaire.