Early Head Start: Comprehensive Area Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Flex Spending

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Growth & Development

Learning Management System

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Comprehensive Area Specialist to coordinate services for infants and toddlers under the EHS program in Los Angeles. This role ensures regulatory compliance and supports training for Child Development Specialists, family home providers, and parents.

The position is onsite at multiple sites in the Los Angeles area. Qualifications include an AA in ECE or related field, 1+ year experience, and strong computer and travel abilities.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education, Human Development or related field required.
• BA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, Health or related field is preferred.
• Must have one (1) or more years of experience in working with children and families.
• Must have a working knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Excellent computer skills required.
• Experience in statistical analysis and working with social services or related community activities preferred.
• Individual must be able to travel from location to location without difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing eligibility for program participation according to current Head Start performance standards.
• Supports Child Development Specialists and each family in the goal setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides for collaborative planning to help to create healthy families.
• The Comprehensive Area Specialist is knowledgeable about community resources and links families through referrals with services that meet their unique circumstances.
• Maintains confidentiality and trusting relationships that are culturally responsive.
• Implements a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned sites will meet their overall eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance services goals and requirements

Skills

Ability to travel

Confidentiality

Cultural responsiveness

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

BA in ECE / Social Work / Human Development / Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Comprehensive Area Specialist to coordinate services for infants and toddlers under the EHS program in Los Angeles. This role ensures regulatory compliance and supports training for Child Development Specialists, family home providers, and parents.

The position is onsite at multiple sites in the Los Angeles area. Qualifications include an AA in ECE or related field, 1+ year experience, and strong computer and travel abilities.