Crystal Stairs, Inc.\n

Improving the Lives of Families through\n

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy\n
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Early Head Start - Comprehensive Services Coordinator\n

The following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and job title is subject to change\n
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What We're Looking For:\n

We are seeking a Comprehensive Services Coordinator who is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise to the Early Head Start Program in the area ERSEA, Family Services, Parent Involvement, and Governance. The position is one of direct involvement with other program staff in overall program planning for concerted program efforts. Coordinator has further responsibility for coordinating services for Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance and Family Partnership Agreements to ensure the social well being of program participants. The Coordinators' objective is to ensure Early Head Start participants have access to a social services program and ongoing participate in State Funded programs.\n
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The most qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:\n
\n\nResponsible for Eligibility, Selections, Recruitment, Enrollment and Attendance of families in the Early Head Start Program.\nResponsible for the Family Partnership Process within the Early Head Start program.\nResponsible for the Parent Involvement, Male Involvement activities and Literacy activities for the Early Head Start Program.\nWorks with the Child Development Specialist to plan and implement a comprehensive socials services program that meets the Head Start definition of family services.\nProvides monitoring and technical assistance to Child Development Specialist and child care partners in the delivery of a quality Early Head Start program.\nDevelops workshops and guides staff to enhance the role of the parent as the primary educator of the child and promote and support that philosophy\nProvides leadership and support to teaching staff in implementing research based teaching strategies in early literacy. Enhance Head Start's capacity to deliver a quality early literacy program to all enrolled children.\nEngages each family in a goal setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides for collaborative planning.\nParticipates on the multi-disciplinary team for case management approach to holistic service provisions.\nMaintains confidentiality and trusting relationships that are culturally responsive.\n\n
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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:\n\nHave an AA Degree in Social Services or related field with coursework or have equivalent experience working in a program providing equivalent services. Bilingual Spanish preferred.\nThree (3) years of experience in social and family support services or related field. Knowledge of community resources for low\u00ad income families. Experience working in culturally diverse communities.\n\n
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Special Requirements:\n\nMust possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance. \nMust meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.\nMandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.\nFingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department. Official transcripts of educational attainment are required before interview is granted.\nThis position is identified as a mandated reporter.\n\n
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Total Package of Benefits\n\nMedical\/ Dental\/ Vision - 95% Agency paid!\nEmployee Assistance Program\nVoluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children\n401k Matching Options\nFlex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)\nMutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)\nGenerous Sick and Vacation Time\nPaid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12\/24 - 1\/1 (for select positions)\nOpportunity for Growth and Development\nRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM\n\n
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Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.\n
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\n
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For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org\n
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All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.\n