Area Coordinator - Bath County

Location: Owingsville

Summary/Objective The Area Coordinator is responsible for taking a systematic approach to all program related activities toensure efficient and effective service delivery in each service area.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide operational supervision of assigned early childhood program. Follow and implement all agency policies and procedures as well as federal mandates related tothe HS Program Performance Standards. Coordinate efforts with program Managers to create strategic plans align with program goals and objectives. Responsible for building effective local work teams, ensuring adequate classroom coverage, andchild ratios are maintained at all times.

Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timelyand accurate manner. Communicate consistently with the Administrative Specialist. Provide direct supervision, work activity, leave time. Engage parent/community participation to reach the program’s non-federal share target. Conduct an annual performance review for assigned staff and develop goals for continued improvement. Plan and conduct center staff meetings to address program and staff training needs.

Maintain knowledge and proficiency of applicable database systems such as CHILDPLUS and Teaching Strategies for monitoring child and family data and/or outcomes. Responsible for ordering supplies. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings/trainings in and outside the service area. Responsible for direct flow of daily operational communication from component area managers to center level staff. Exhibit willingness to promote and enhance programming in the local area through community collaborations and local work groups.

Conduct monitoring activities per schedule. Provide written feedback regarding daily operations based on on-site observations monitoring toensure safe and positive work environments. Build trusting, supportive relationships with assigned staff. Attend IEP/IFSP meetings when available and/or necessary. Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required. Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.

Competencies
1. Analytical Thinking
2. Attention to Detail
3. Communication
4. Ethics & Integrity
5. Organizational Understanding
6. Learning Orientation
7. Professionalism
8. Project & Program Management
9. Stress Tolerance Supervisory Responsibility Provides direct oversight and management of daily operations to Family Service Advocates, Teachers,Bus Drivers/Monitors, and cooks. Provides direct supervision of Receptionist, Floaters, and Substitutes.

Work Environment This job is typically performed in an office environment. This role may occasionally require work withina classroom or center setting.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usehands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;stoop, or kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specificvision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability toadjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full time position. Typical work hours will be Monday – Fridays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.However, in order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.

Travel Travel is primarily within the five county jurisdiction. Out-of-area and overnight travel is intermittent.

Must be willing and available to participate in required and/or requested professional development opportunities.

Required

Education and Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in management.

Preferred

Education and Experience Associate’s…