Family Educator at ECKAN East Cental Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation

, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Home Visiting, Family Education, Child Development Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Case Documentation, Parental Engagement, Bilingual Communication, Early Childhood Education, Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description SUPERVISOR: Area Manager or CDS SUPERVISES: None WORK PERIOD: 12 months per year EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Work under the direction of their supervisor to provide home base services to participating families. Collaborate with Coordinators to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start services as per the program work plans to meet Head Start Performance Standards. Additionally, must have knowledge of and support the Agency’s mission, vision and code of ethics and strategic plan for helping people, changing lives. Overtime must be approved in advance by the Head Start Director. Must comply with drug and alcohol free workplace policy. Position contingent upon continued program funding. Hiring subject to Policy Council approval. Head Start parents will be given preference if qualified. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct weekly 90 minute home visits with the children and families. Work with and support parents as the primary educators of their children. Educate parents regarding children’s medical, mental, dental, and nutritional health needs. Provide parents education regarding the development needs of their children. Screen and assess children’s development on an ongoing basis. Support families in creating individualized child and family development goals. Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and Head Start activities. Provide support, crises intervention, and referrals to local resources for family needs. Maintain appropriate documentation of home visits and other relevant activities. Work with Coordinators for Parent meetings and social events. Establish and provide outreach with community partners. Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the agency. Support the ECKAN code of ethical conduct. Maintain confidentiality of all agency information. Maintain accurate and up to date records per policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, social work, psychology or other closely related field is preferred. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state, and local regulations, preferred. Be able to pass required KBI, background and health tests. Good written and oral communication skills. Bi-Lingual desired. Must be able to participate in daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. Possess a valid driver’s license and comply with ECKAN insurance standards, as applicable. Good verbal and written communication skills. General office and computer skills.

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Responsibilities

Provide home-based services to families, including weekly visits to support parents as primary educators and monitor children's developmental needs. Collaborate with coordinators to ensure Head Start Performance Standards are met through goal setting and community referrals.