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Crystal Stairs lists this Head Start - Comprehensive Area Specialist opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
nImproving the Lives of Families through
nChild Care Services, Research, and Advocacy
nCrystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.
Early Head Start - Comprehensive Area Specialist
n100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056
nnWhat We're Looking For:
nWe are seeking a Comprehensive Area Specialist who coordinates, delivers, stays current on regulatory requirements, and ensures high quality services to programs serving infants and toddlers under the EHS grant. Assists with the coordination of training and professional development to Child Development Specialists, family home providers, and parents to increase the capacity and strengthen practices that enhance the comprehensive services areas: (health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities) to support the growth and development of infants and toddlers (birth to 5 years of age) served by providers. In addition, the EHS Comprehensive Areas Specialist is responsible for working with external healthcare partners and school districts to secure on-going access for providers for the children being served in their family child care home program.
nnRESPONSIBILITIES:
nnResponsible for reviewing eligibility for program participation according to current Head Start performance standards.
nSupports Child Development Specialists and each family in the goal setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides for collaborative planning to help to create healthy families.
nThe Comprehensive Area Specialist is knowledgeable about community resources and links families through referrals with services that meet their unique circumstances.
nMaintains confidentiality and trusting relationships that are culturally responsive.
nImplements a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned sites will meet their overall eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance services goals and requirements
n nnEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS
nnAA in Early Childhood Education, Human Development or related field required.
nBA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, Health or related field is preferred.
nMust have one (1) or more years of experience in working with children and families.
nMust have a working knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Excellent computer skills required.
nExperience in statistical analysis and working with social services or related community activities preferred.
nIndividual must be able to travel from location to location without difficulties.
n nSpecial Requirements
nnMust have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance
nMust meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, and TB clearance.
n nnTotal Package of Benefits
nnMedical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
nPet Insurance
nEmployee Assistance Program
nVoluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
n401k Matching Options
nFlex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
nMutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
nGenerous Sick and Vacation Time
nPaid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
nOpportunity for Growth and Development
nRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM
n nnQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
nnCrystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.
nnFor more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at:
nnAll Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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