Home-Based Head Start Area Coordinator

Youth & Family Services; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K and retirement options

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401K

Retirement/pension options

Job summary

A family services organization in Rapid City is seeking a Home-Based Head Start Area Coordinator to manage educational programs for young children. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, experience with low-income families, and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time role involves planning, oversight of educational services, and ensuring compliance with program standards. Benefits include medical and retirement options, among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Experience with children and low-income families required.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational components complying with performance standards.
• Oversee services and coordinate with the team for comprehensive assessments.
• Ensure ongoing documentation and evaluation of each child’s growth.
• Assist in staff training as assigned by the Program Director.
• Manage designated portions of the program budget.
• Provide training to education staff and parents on child development and disabilities.
• Work with staff to ensure effective delivery of program services and transitions.
• Assist in securing the required 20% non-federal match.
• Provide related consultative services to ensure coordination and quality across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer competency

Supervisory ability

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

CDA preferred; related field degree accepted

Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards

Job description

Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department: Home-Based Head Start

Position: Home-Based Head Start Area Coordinator

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Home-Based Head Start Director

Location: Rapid City, SD

Work Schedule:

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Hours/Week: 40

Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.

Benefits

YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees in a full-time status are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education or a disabilities related field, or early childhood education/special education endorsement/certificate, or degree in related field with CDA preferred; other bachelor's degrees considered. Transport children as assigned and be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with performance standards and the Substance Abuse/Misuse Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions & Employees Driving Children. Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Experience or formal training in working with children and low-income families. Demonstrated supervisory ability and experience. Computer competency. Ability to provide leadership, communicate effectively, and understand issues of working with a variety of cultural, economic and social groups. Professional appearance and behavior. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver's license required. Flexible work schedule. Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid as required. Knowledge and experience in the field of human services, early childhood development and prenatal development.

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement education and disabilities components to maintain program compliance regarding Performance Standards, Head Start Act and agency goals and objectives.
• Oversee the comprehensive services and serve as a team member to assess the broad range of objectives in Home-Based Head Start, including education, family services, mental health, disabilities, health, nutrition and transportation.
• Ensure that appropriate procedures are used for on-going observations, documentation, assessments and evaluations of each child’s growth and development for the purpose of individualizing the curriculum.
• Assist in training all staff as assigned by the Program Director.
• Manage the designated portions of the budget as assigned by Program Director.
• Provide training and technical assistance to education staff and parents that could include child development, age appropriate activities, disabilities, and other topics as requested.
• Work with staff to ensure effective delivery of program services and transition for children and parents into and out of the program.
• Assist in relevant aspects of program planning in coordination with Program Director and other program components.
• Assist in securing the required 20% non-federal match as required by the Department of Health & Human Services.
• Provide related consultative services to ensure coordination, continuity, quality, appropriate standardization and effective use of resources for all YFS Head Start programs as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring the training and assessment of staff.
• Prepare reports and attend meetings and training as requested by the Program Director

Additional Functions

Develop and implement strategies for involving parents in all aspects of the program. Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services. Perform additional duties as assigned by Program Director. Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members. Follow Youth & Family Services code of ethics. Must be able and willing to meet travel needs of position, including out-of-area and out-of-state. Keep supervisor informed of concerns, problems, and successes related to the program services. Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor. Assist in completion of the Program Information Report (PIR). Assist in all assigned grant activities. Input and audit education and disabilities information into each child/family files in the agency data systems to ensure compliance to Performance Standards, Head Start Act and agency goals and objectives.

Environmental Functions

Perform duties in a controlled office environment, participate in some socialization opportunities, field trips and activities with children, and conduct visitations in the home of clients. Ability to lift up to 30lbs and to meet physical requirements of position.

How to Apply

For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.

How to Submit Application

By email: [e-mail]

In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702

Other location: One Stop Career Center

Any questions?

Call our HR Team at 605-342-4195!