EHS Caregiver Assistant

KCEOC Community Action Partnership; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

KCEOC Community Action Partnership is seeking a Full-Time position at Paces Creek Center in Manchester, KY. The role involves assisting caregivers in day-to-day activities for infants and toddlers while implementing the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent along with a Child Development Associate certification. The position requires a valid driver’s license and local travel commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Child Development Associate or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist caregiver in day‑to‑day activities for infants.
• Implement Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Promote school readiness for all children.
• Maintain individual charts for every enrolled child.

Skills

Child Development Associate

Effective communication

Understanding of Head Start Program

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential in social work or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Paces Creek Center - Manchester, KY 40962
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Assist Caregiver in day‑to‑day activities for infants and toddlers in a center‑based setting.
• Acquire knowledge of and implement the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Promote school readiness for all children.
• Have an understanding of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Work cooperatively with other Child Development staff in the planning, integration, and implementation of EHS/HS program services for children 0 to 5 years of age.
• Become competent in the use of designated computer programs and use them properly in the operations of the Child Development Program.
• Responsible for compiling designated reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in the annual program self‑assessment process.
• Gain a working knowledge of all programs operated by KCEOC for the purpose of providing information, making referrals, and delivering integrated services to clients.
• Preserve the privacy of all children and families enrolled in KCEOC’s Child Development Program by maintaining confidentiality and security of all family information.
• Responsible for generating an appropriate amount of non‑federal share (in‑kind) that is reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Child Development Program.
• Maintain certification by a recognized source such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid and Safety.
• Participate and offer suggestions in meetings, training, and recruitment activities.
• Responsible for obtaining the annual number of required Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre‑service Training.
• Assist the Caregiver in the provision of services to infants and toddlers in a center‑based setting; implement a planned classroom curriculum for developmentally appropriate activities, carry out daily activities, and complete all required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Encourage parent participation in the development and educational experiences, both at home and in the classroom, when applicable.
• Gain a working knowledge of community and regional resources to identify supportive social, health, educational, emergency, and disability services for Early Head Start parents and children; communicate new resources to the Infant/Toddler Education Specialist and fellow staff.
• Assist families in utilizing available Health Care, encourage them to obtain appropriate medical and dental screenings of Early Head Start children, and arrange follow‑up for identified health‑related problems, including scheduling appointments and transportation.
• Prioritize activities to reflect effective case management, eliminating unnecessary travel or duplicated travel time/costs; coordinate health activities with the Health/Mental Health Manager.
• Ensure all enrolled children receive dental exams at an age determined appropriate by the E.P.S.T.D. guidelines and the Health Advisory Committee.
• Ensure center‑based parent meetings are held and assist parents in conducting the meetings; communicate meeting minutes and concerns to the Parent Education Specialist.
• Schedule parent trainings.
• Assist parents in understanding the transitional process from Early Head Start into another child development program; assist with transitional activities.
• Assist and ensure timely communication between Early Head Start staff and parents by delivering messages and written communications as requested.
• Initiate the Family Partnership Agreement process, including strengths, goals, and needs assessment for each enrolled family in the caseload; identify areas of need and work with management to address them with an action plan.
• Complete three home visits and two parent‑staff conferences per child per year.
• Maintain individual, comprehensive charts for every enrolled child in the caseload and ensure all required documentation is maintained at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Policies and Procedures

• Head Start Program Performance Standards
• KCEOC Child Development Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Financial Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Travel Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate and/or a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, and/or the equivalent of comparable secondary education and work experience.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, local travel, occasional out‑of‑town travel.