Early Head Start Family Educator- Randolph County
Responsible for implementation of service areas as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Parent, Family and Community Engagement and applicable program policies and procedures. Primary responsibilities include knowledge of child health requirements, implementation of individual family partnership agreements, provide support and referrals for families, and maintain a professional respectful attitude with parents, staff, and the community.
A minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential (Example: ACDS), or equivalent coursework as part of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Degree preferred in Human Development, Social Work, Child Development, Public Health, or related field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds
Social Work License Preferred
Work hours as assigned by Children Services Supervisor; occasional evening/weekend hours and overnight travel as required; for socialization Family Educators are required to be in center one half hour prior to their arrival and one half hour after their departure; valid driver’s license; safe driving record; vehicle with adequate insurance available for on the job use; State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Check; Sex Offender Registry Check; Protective Services Record Check; initial Health Assessment and required updates; TB Risk Assessment or TB screening by Mantoux method; CPR/FA card, and food handler’s card.
Experience in Social Work or child development; case management experience; health, home visiting or adult education experience; understanding of and ability to relate to teenage parents as well as infants and toddlers.
General skills necessary to perform your job functions: mathematical, spelling, grammar, organizational, communication skills, record keeping, and computer skills. Project a positive image of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program; function well within varying socio-economic groups; establishes a good rapport with clients and all staff; is flexible in adjusting plans to changes and emergencies; keep supervisor and appropriate staff informed of workload and developments; submit reports as required; attend, facilitate, and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences relating to job function; maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times; adhere to all safety, conduct rules/regulations, policies, local, state, and federal mandates; complies with all HS Performance Standards and Head Start Act; adhere to NCWVCAA Employee Guidelines; demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/or outside contacts.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short, Long-Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account 403b Retirement, Life Insurance,
Holidays/Sick/Personal/Annual (if applicable) and Paid Educational Leave.
NCWVCAA employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Duty Station: Randolph County Head Start
Gene Purkey, Children Service Supervisor
Randolph County Head Start
938 S. Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304 636-2188
apurkey@ncwvcaa.org
