Special Projects Lead - STEP Service Navigation

STEP, Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health insurance options to f

Agency-paid dental, vision, and life

403(b) retirement savings with match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and D

Short- and long-term disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Optional flexible benefits

Job summary

STEP, Inc. is seeking a Special Projects Lead in Williamsport to drive development and implementation of initiatives that advance agency goals. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and provide regular progress updates to management.

The role includes implementing the Substitute Aide Pool Program (SAPP), recruiting and onboarding part-time aides, and training on health and safety topics. Strong collaboration with partners is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• One year of work experience in the early care and education field preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, web-based applications, and STS systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation available on a daily basis with adequate insurance coverage.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment; and Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire.
• Mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions; ability to sit, stand, lift up to twenty pounds, and operate normally.
• Computer training and/or proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Flexibility to work altered and non-traditional schedules; and participation in job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements special projects aligning with agency goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and timely updates to management.
• Monitors project performance and makes adjustments to achieve growth and sustainability.
• Implements current and new project opportunities as they develop.
• Leads the Substitute Aide Pool Program (SAPP) including recruitment of part-time aides for early care and education providers.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, and health/safety topics; educates providers on using a platform for logging availability and hours.
• Collaborates with Early Learning Resource Center and partners to ensure program success.

Skills

Two years of related work experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency Overview

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for 60 years! As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities!

Special Projects Lead Position Summary

The Special Projects Lead is responsible for the development and implementation of special projects which forward the agency’s goals and objectives. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Provides regular updates and reports to management and stakeholders. Monitors special project performance and outcomes and make necessary adjustments. This position will implement current and new project opportunities as they develop along with working to achieve project growth and sustainability.

Implements and maintains the Substitute Aide Pool Program (SAPP) that illustrates the value to the long-term sustainability issue of staffing for childcare and early learning providers. Implementation includes the hiring of part-time Classroom Aides with very flexible availability. Outreach to providers and the part-time Classroom Aides will be extremely important. Recruitment efforts will focus on current Early Care and Education students, recent graduates, and newly retired caregivers. Responsible for implementing and tracking all necessary clearances, orientation, onboarding, and training as it relates to the job position, including health and safety topics. In addition, the Lead will assist in educating providers and substitutes with how to operate an existing phone app where availability and hours worked will be logged. Working in conjunction with the Early Learning Resource Center and a vast array of internal and external partners will be essential to the success of the program.

PAY RATE: $25.48 per hour

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field;
• Two years of related work experience;
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role;
• One year of work experience in the early care and education field preferred;
• Working knowledge of relevant social media platforms, web-based applications, and STS systems;
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation available on a daily basis with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
• Mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift and carry up to twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, finger dexterity, and corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and a clear speaking voice;
• Computer training and/or documented proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
• Flexibility to work altered and non-traditional work schedules as assigned; and,
• Participation in job-related training as assigned.

STEP, Inc. offers a generous benefits package:

• Flexible health insurance options to fit YOUR needs
• Agency-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings with generous employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Long-Term Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Optional flexible benefits