$1,000 Sign On Bonus

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

· Varied activities: multiple, simultaneous projects; fast-paced environment

· Technical, analytical focus

· Work within established standards and guidelines

· Expertise-based problem solving

· Authoritative, quick decision making within defined span of control based on accepted quality standards, policies and procedures

· Communication is task based, technically oriented, and collaborative

· Team roles are clearly defined

· Leadership based on specialty expertise

· Directive leadership to assure quality standards are met

· Delegation infrequently required, and when required, close follow-up is essential

JOB SUMMARY:

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality and caution. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption. It is expected that coaching and training support for achieving effective delegation will be required. The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, demonstrates initiative and assures consistent achievement of quality standards. The work requires making decisions that support company guidelines authoritatively and quickly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Parent Education

o Facilitate parent education groups

o Provide one-on-one, home-based parent support and education in Wood County.

o Consult with other early childhood serving providers and staff on early childhood topics and parenting.

o Maintain accurate and objective records of client’s participation and progress.

o Accurately report participant and program outcomes required by grants and funders.

· Outreach

o Research and participate in community outreach events such as Project Connect, Early Childhood Taskforce Child Find events, and county fairs.

o Facilitate Individual informational parent education seminars for parents, caregivers, and other child/family serving professionals

o Advocate for family needs within the community

· Collaboration with inter-agency/intra-agency service providers

o Work with community-based support workers and other service providers such as Job and Family Services case managers and Early Intervention Service Providers in implementing appropriate service plans for families

o Conduct self with appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

· Maintain licensure/certification and further develop competencies and clinical skills

o Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings

o Attend appropriate number of in-service hours based on yearly licensure/certification

· Professionalism

o Conduct self with appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

o Promote agency mission and values and comply with professional Code of Ethics (see attached agency documents)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree (or higher) in mental health, human services, early intervention, or early childhood education

Knowledge and experience with child development, birth to age eight

Some knowledge on ACES and the impact of trauma and chronic stress on families

Experience with at-risk, low-income populations

Knowledge and experience with parent education

Maintain current licensure or certification by appropriate body in the State of Ohio, practicing only within the scope of that licensure

Physical Demands

o 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

o Must be able to work independently and in multiple counties

o Must be available to work at least 2 evenings a week to meet the needs of families or to facilitate ACT: Raising Safe Kids Group

o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reason able accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A satisfactory criminal records check (BCI and FBI check)

Valid driver’s license and transportation with insurance

Ability to utilize computer programs such as:

o Microsoft programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.

o Carelogic for documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bowling Green, OH 43402 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, OH 43402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person