Early Head Start Coordinator

Lifesteps, Inc.; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator to supervise EHS enrollment and health, nutrition, and family services for young children and their families. The role ensures health procedures are performed by licensed professionals and develops community partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor’s degree and experience with infants/toddlers or a CDA credential, with a focus on health, nutrition, and family services. Travel and driving are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers.
• Bachelor in related field with current Infant/toddler CDA or related credential and 2 years’ experience.
• Degree in health, nursing, or nutrition or public health/health administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing EHS enrollment of families and health, nutrition, and family services.
• Develop and lead a parent and community volunteer program.
• Serve as lead on child abuse and neglect issues and build community partnerships.
• Provide content area training and supervise staff/consultants in health, nutrition, and social services.

Skills

Health knowledge

Public health

Driver's license

Community resources

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's in ECE

Infant/toddler CDA

Job description

The Coordinator is responsible for ongoing EHS enrollment of families and the provision of Health, Nutrition, and Family & Community Partnership services for the EHS program. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring health procedures are performed only by licensed/certified health professionals with expertise in serving young children and their families. The Coordinator is also responsible for developing a parent and community volunteer program and being the lead on child abuse and neglect issues and for developing relationships with community partners. This position provides content area training and technical supervision to other staff and ensures services are supported by staff/consultants with training and experience in health, nutrition, and social, human, or family services.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers OR
• Bachelor degree in related field with a current Infant/toddler CDA, Home Based CDA credential, or emphasis on infant/toddler development and 2 years' experience with infants and toddlers

Required:

• Degree in a health, nursing, or nutrition field or other closely related field OR experience working in public health, nutrition, or health administration/education arena.
• Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety/early intervention as well as family dynamics, adult learning principles, and laws and regulations.
• A valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and reliable transportation and if/when using own vehicle must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of community resource and referral experience assisting families in need of services preferred.

Other:

• Early Childhood Teaching Certificate preferred
• Within 90 days of hire, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking a plus.