This position entails mainly specific tasks that are technical and diverse in nature and requires the capacity for independent judgment and action and the ability to work with others to accomplish program goals and objectives and integration of program activities to achieve comprehensive program services for eligible children and families. Regular work hours are 8 am to 5 pm; however extended hours will be required. SPCAA Head Start Staff must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Head Start is committed to establishing a learning environment in which children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community’s cultural differences and issues. All Head Start shall agree to abide by the program’s standards of conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Assists in the provision of quality Family and Community Partnership and ERSEA services that meet or exceed Head Start Performance Standards, The Head Start Act, ongoing guidance from the Office of Head Start, and TDFPS Minimum Standards, by developing and implementing policies and procedures.

· Conducts regular site visits to provide technical support and monitor service delivery

· Assists in planning and implementing training programs that will effectively meet the needs of Head Start staff to enhance the Family and Community Partnership and ERSEA content area.

· Aggregate and analyze Family and Community Partnership and ERSEA data and make recommendations for improvements and changes.

· Assists in the monitoring of the Family Services and Community Partnerships and ERSEA content area to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

· Coordinate with other Managers and Assistants to ensure quality integration of all content areas

· Capture, value, and appropriately document In-Kind, non-federal share.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OR JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Ensure time sheets are submitted accurately and timely on a bi-weekly basis.

· Ensure any on-the-job accidents are reported immediately and followed-up with appropriate forms.

· Report any suspected fraud and abuse to the direct supervisor or SPCAA Fraud and Abuse Officer.

· The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employees may perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Associates Degree preferred.

· Experience in case management preferred

· Experience in services to disadvantaged individuals and/or families preferred

· Knowledge/ability to develop a network of community social services

· Computer and technology skills to effectively use: word processing software, spreadsheet format, emails, and internet.

· Ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner (orally and written format) with center staff, program supervisors and others providing services to children and families

· Prepare, collect, aggregate and analyze data in to ensure continuous improvement in program operations.

· Must possess ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.

· Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks may be conducted by the agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The usual requirements in an office environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture

· Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

· Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

· Occasional bending or squatting required