Child Development and Family Resources Supervisor

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

12 Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (403(b))

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Butler, PA seeks a Child Development and Family Resources Supervisor for the Family Services Department.

The role oversees community-based developmental screenings for children birth to 5, provides leadership to staff across counties, and coordinates outreach with families and early intervention programs to connect children with essential resources. The position emphasizes strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills to support families and educators in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Intervention, Early Childhood, Special Education, Child Development, Family Relations, Speech Language Pathology, or Family Studies (or a similar major is preferred)
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 15 hours in the above list and one year of related experience with preschool children with disabilities and families
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience required with strong communication skills
• Must be at least 21 with valid PA driver’s license
• Experience in establishing community collaborations; knowledge of outside agencies; strong leadership preferred
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office/Word/Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community-based developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years across multiple counties
• Lead screening staff and schedule community and preschool screening dates
• Perform outreach and education with families, child care/preschool admins, and early intervention programs
• Connect children and families to early intervention and community resources
• Provide supervisory duties including performance reviews, staff training, and time-off management
• Role is full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm with weekends off.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Intervention / Early Childhood / Special Education / Child Development / Family Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Child Development and Family Resources Supervisor for the Family Services Department in Butler, PA

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Child Development and Family Resources, provides oversight of community based developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years of age. The Supervisor provides leadership of the developmental screening staff across multiple counties, schedules community-based and preschool screening dates, and performs outreach and education with families, child care/preschool administrators, and early intervention programs to connect children and families to early intervention and other community resources.

The Supervisor's communication, time-management, and problem solving skills can support families and educators to help each child achieve their potential.

Management responsibilities such as oversight of approximately 3 employees, conducting performance reviews, training new employees, managing the time off requests, etc. are part of this role.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekends off!

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Intervention, Early Childhood, Special Education, Child Development, Family Relations, Speech Language Pathology, or Family Studies (or a similar major is preferred)
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 15 hours in the above list and one year of full-time or full-time equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience is required plus strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are necessary
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania
• Experience in establishing and sustaining community collaborations, knowledge of outside agencies and strong leadership skills preferred
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office/Word/Excel preferred.

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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