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POSITION SUMMARY:Assist parents in providing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for their own children, in their own homes using the principles of adult education with materials and resources that are readily available and/or easily accessible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recruit individuals and families meeting Head Start program requirements for services within the identified service area.

Identify, refer, and work cooperatively with local community agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive services to meet family needs

Utilize Head Start Specialists/Leads to improve quality, comprehensive services for families

Be responsible for all necessary Social Services, Parent Involvement, Health, Nutrition, and Special Needs services to families

Conduct 48 weekly home visits that are no less than 90 minutes and include all necessary components based on family needs, and according to the families learning style

Provide information and techniques to parents to assist them in gaining knowledge about child development which will support their childs school readiness

Team with parents to provide individualized lesson plans that includes parent goals and interests

Assist families in pursuing educational and professional development opportunities

Perform and review monthly an ongoing family-based assessment to develop the goals and needs of families. Assist and support families in meeting those goals to achieve self-sufficiency

Track all referrals and resources made and identify gaps in those services that are not available

Complete Home Visit report with family at conclusion of each visit and plan activities for next visit

Be available to work flexible hours to meet Head Start family needs

Submit monthly reports and complete data entry to MCORE, GIVER, PIR, Creative Curriculum.net, roster, and attendance as per assigned due dates

Attend all required meetings and events

Maintain ongoing assessments for each child using the Creative Curriculum/portfolio system including Denver II and Home Inventory screenings

Collect, track, maintain, and coordinate health requirements with the assigned Health Coordinator and health aide bi-weekly

Guide parent in preparation for one nutrition activity in the home per month

Help parents to plan parent meetings and projects that are of interest to all parents

Partner with parents to plan a group experience, no less than twice a month which is 24 or more group experiences per year

Work cooperatively within the program and with community partners to conduct transitional activities and socializations such as PACT night

Transport families as per program requirements to meet family needs

Prepare in January and July an inventory of supplies on master sheet and provide a copy to the central office

Maintain a clean and adequately serviced vehicle

Continue Professional Development as required for your position

Budget funds for program with assistance from Home Based Program Coordinator

Ability to work unconventional business hours to meet the familys needs

Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse disruptive behavior

Comply with Head Start Performance Standards

Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures

Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times

Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings

Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority

Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community

Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc. customers

Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP, Inc.

Support management decisions both in actions an words

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Basic computer skills on IBM compatible P.C. systems and software.

Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems.

Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature, and flexible.

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.

Resourceful and well organized self-starter, needing minimal supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.

Ability to learn and adapt.

Desired:

Knowledge of community reso