Head Start Program Aide – Marion County
Responsible for providing clerical and programmatic support for the Children Services Supervisor and county staff. Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex, responsible, and confidential programmatic duties requiring a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents; provides program support to designated staff members, and performs related work as required.
High School Diploma or GED/TASC (Testing Assessing Secondary Completion), with additional college credits or related experience preferred.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hand, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee be able to occasionally lift, carry, or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds.
Typical work hours Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. unless 4 day/10 hour schedule is approved; overnight travel as needed; valid driver’s license; vehicle with adequate insurance coverage for on the job use; safe driving record; State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History 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 handlers card
Computer experience; above average computer, typing, spelling, and grammar skills; knowledge of office machines, practices, and procedures.
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.
Location: Marion County
Chris Toothman, Children Services Supervisor
111 Maple Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 363-3311
ctoothman@ncwvcaa.org
