Home Base Coordinator

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Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Early Head Start - El Centro - El Centro, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child's cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Supervision of the Associate Director of Early Head Start, the Home Base Coordinator leads and shares responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing the care, development, and education of typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers (birth - age 3) with Home-based visitors. Accountable for implementing quality early education program that fosters positive relationships between parents and children and reinforces the value of the parent as the child's primary teacher. This position ensures that home-based visitors fully comply with the policies and procedures of Volunteers of America-Southwest California and the Federal Performance Standards. This position works collaboratively with the Education Specialist/Coach and the Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Directly supervises the day to day operation of the home-based program option and the home educators.
* Monitors home visits by accompanying home educators on home visits to observe for quality delivery of services and program requirement compliance.
* Reviews all home educator paperwork including lesson plans.
* Monitors Child Plus data input by home educators.
* Addresses concerns from parents within the program option.
* Adheres to Confidentiality policy in all aspects of program operations.
* Ensures Parenting Curriculum is implemented at Socializations.
* Communicates effectively and professionally with staff and families and peers.
* Approves monthly lesson planning to ensure individualized and school readiness goals are incorporated into lesson planning.
* Observes monthly socialization and approves agenda. Provides feedback to staff on effectiveness of socialization in relationship to Performance Standards.
* Monitors child's file for compliance in Enrollment, Family Goals and Objectives School Readiness and progress with DRDP goals and accomplishments and health requirements.
* Approves referral from home educator for additional services.
* Attends staff meetings.
* Attends trainings and meetings, as scheduled and/or assigned.
* Perform special projects and/or other related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are only accepted online. This employer participates in e-Verify.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Permits/Certifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Education or related field.
* California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
* CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross, Heart Association or other authorized agency.
* Documentation of health and safety training required by Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.

Experience:

* 4-6 years' experience in education for infants and toddlers
* 5-7 years' experience in supervision of adults
* Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish helpful.
* Must be computer literate.
* Must have knowledge of Title 22 licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Relationships:

* Staff, parents and peers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to hire, the following must be assured:

* All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting work.
* Completed and signed statement of any pending and prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies
* Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, if the prospective employee can perform the duties outlined in the position description
* Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician, to show that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families.
* Must present documentation of current immunization against Influenza, Measles (MMR), and Pertussis (TDAP).
* Use of an automobile with proper insurance coverage and valid California driver's license.
* Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be done 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.

* Ability to lift 30 pounds if required.
* Ability to squat, bend, stoop, sit on floor, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
* Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
* Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.