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Neighborhood House Association Job Opportunity

The Neighborhood House Association is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants and State and Federal funds, ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.

Neighborhood House Association is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• 15 Holiday Days
• 401(K) Retirement 6% Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
• 2 Personal Days
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Live Well Program
• 4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (
  
  Note:
  
  Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

** Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.**

Under the general supervision of the Home-Based Supervisor, provides comprehensive, individualized educational, social and health services to children and their families and provides a planned program of activities which enhance the parent's ability to serve as the primary educator in their child's development. Assist Home-Based Supervisor with day-to-day operation. Assist with managing a caseload and with data entry, when needed. Adheres to the core values of the Agency;

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice;
Head Start Performance Standards; and required Head Start competencies.

DESIRED MINMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Local, state and federal regulations relative to Head Start/child care operations
• Working knowledge of adult learning concepts and child development theories/strategies and community resources.

Ability to:

• Problem-solve and make decisions, develop and implement program plans
• Flexibility in adapting to changing job demands
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse client populations.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public primarily in English. The ability to speak a second language is desirable.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certification in Pediatric First Aide/CPR and food handling must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, and immunizations).

Qualifications:

Training and

Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a:

A Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Social Work, or related field. Child Development Teacher's Permit or 24 units of Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE)…