Community Education Prevention Initiative Birth to Three Supervisor

Township High School District 214 Community Education Foundation; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A community education organization in Arlington Heights is seeking a Birth to Three Supervisor responsible for overseeing a team focused on early childhood development. Key duties include conducting individual meetings, ensuring compliance with program standards, and managing the program's budget. Ideal candidates hold a BA in Early Childhood Education, possess Baby TALK certification, and have strong supervisory and communication skills. This opportunity also involves engaging families and facilitating professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Certified by Baby TALK through the 4-day Baby TALK certification training.
• Criminal History Background Check and valid driver's license required.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and access to automobile required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Prevention Initiative staff and hold monthly team meetings.
• Conduct individual caseload monitoring meetings quarterly.
• Ensure staff compliance with program requirements and oversee database entries.
• Ensures that staff enter all program interactions and forms in the NewOrg database on a timely basis.
• Ensures that children are entered and exited in SIS system as required, and on a timely basis.
• Monitors the enrollment of PI families to ensure the required number is maintained.
• Finalizes written transition plans implemented when a child has reached 2 years and 6 months of age, that are developed in partnership with the family and becomes part of the IFSP.
• Hires personnel and initiates personnel contracts and pay claim authorizations.
• Manages the program budget, including ordering supplies and approving professional development.
• Observes and evaluates staff while they perform their program responsibilities.
• Coordinates and monitors the professional development needs assessment of PI staff.
• Engages in reflective supervision of each staff person and with each written, individualized professional development plan.
• Provides information and/or coordinates opportunities for professional development opportunities available through other agencies.
• Develops activities to support the professional development of PI staff, as needed.
• Directs orientation training for new staff.
• Completes the PI Compliance Checklist in preparation for the Monitoring visits and annual CIQP report.
• Serves on the Northwest Cook Community Agency Network (NWCAN), to build linkages with educational, health, & social service agencies to serve the target population.
• Develops the Toy and Book Lending Library/Parent Resource Center;
• Puts our strengthened, comprehensive family and community engagement plan into writing;
• Maintain family participation in the program advisory council to engage parents in an ongoing process of evaluation and feedback related to child and family learning;
• Gives presentations on the PI program, as requested;
• Attends PI and Baby Talk family education meetings, conferences, and workshops as appropriate;
• Coordinates promotional activities and updating of PI web page, Community Education Program Guide, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Oversees the reporting to the Illinois State Board of Education;
• Ensures that program is compliant with all ISBE and Baby Talk requirements;
• Provides all needed information for preparing grant proposals, grant reports, and performs other tasks as requested, and communicates regularly with the Community Engagement Supervisor regarding the progress of the program toward the achievement of outcomes.
• Performs other tasks as requested by the Community Engagement Supervisor.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Professional Development Coordination

Community Engagement

Education

BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Baby TALK certification

Job description

Community Education Prevention Initiative Birth to Three Supervisor
Job ID: 4132

• Position Type: COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ Employee
• Date Posted: 5/9/2023
• Location: Forest View Educational Center
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: Until Filled

ASSIGNMENT

12 month assignment; approximately 29 hours/week with occasional evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION

Based upon experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supervises the Prevention Initiative staff, including Home Visitors, and Program Assistant, and holds monthly staff meetings for administrative supervision.
• Conducts an individual caseload monitoring meeting quarterly.
• Ensures that PI staff are familiar with and have copies of required forms and materials as detailed in the grant and program requirements, and that they adhere to the outcomes, activities, and assessment methods in order to measure the progress of children;
• Ensures that staff enter all program interactions and forms in the NewOrg database on a timely basis.
• Ensures that children are entered and exited in SIS system as required, and on a timely basis.
• Monitors the enrollment of PI families to ensure that the required number is maintained;
• Finalizes written transition plans implemented when a child has reached 2 years and 6 months of age, that are developed in partnership with the family and becomes part of the IFSP;
• Hires personnel and initiates personnel contracts and pay claim authorizations;
• Manages the program budget, including ordering supplies and approving professional development;
• Observes and evaluates staff while they perform their program responsibilities;
• Coordinates and monitors the professional development needs assessment of PI staff;
  • Engages in reflective supervision of each staff person and with each written, individualized professional development plan;
  • Provides information and/or coordinates opportunities for professional development opportunities available through other agencies;
  • Develops activities to support the professional development of PI staff, as needed;
  • Directs orientation training for new staff;
• Completes the PI Compliance Checklist in preparation for the Monitoring visits and annual CIQP report;
• Serves on the Northwest Cook Community Agency Network (NWCAN), to build linkages with educational, health, & social service agencies to serve the target population;
• Develops the Toy and Book Lending Library/Parent Resource Center;
• Puts our strengthened, comprehensive family and community engagement plan into writing;
• Maintain family participation in the program advisory council to engage parents in an ongoing process of evaluation and feedback related to child and family learning;
• Gives presentations on the PI program, as requested;
• Attends PI and Baby Talk family education meetings, conferences, and workshops as appropriate;
• Coordinates promotional activities and updating of PI web page, Community Education Program Guide, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Oversees the reporting to the Illinois State Board of Education;
• Ensures that program is compliant with all ISBE and Baby Talk requirements;
• Provides all needed information for preparing grant proposals, grant reports, and performs other tasks as requested, and communicates regularly with the Community Engagement Supervisor regarding the progress of the program toward the achievement of outcomes.
• Performs other tasks as requested by the Community Engagement Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Certified by Baby TALK through the 4-day Baby TALK certification training, recertified bi‑annually (after hire)
• Criminal History Background Check
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and access to automobile required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Early Childhood Education Certification
• English and Spanish bilingual proficiency
• Holds current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Relevant supervisory experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete an online application and provide the following information:

• Letter of introduction.
• Resume listing experience, training and education.
• Letters of recommendation.

Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.