Early Head Start Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Early Head Start Coordinator Full-time Regular Beaver, PA, Beaver, PA, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 11435 The Coordinator is responsible for ongoing EHS enrollment of families and the provision of Health, Nutrition, and Family & Community Partnership services for the EHS program. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring health procedures are performed only by licensed/certified health professionals with expertise in serving young children and their families. The Coordinator is also responsible for developing a parent and community volunteer program and being the lead on child abuse and neglect issues and for developing relationships with community partners. This position provides content area training and technical supervision to other staff and ensures services are supported by staff/consultants with training and experience in health, nutrition, and social, human, or family services. Minimum Education/Experience Requirement: Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers OR Bachelor degree in related field with a current Infant/toddler CDA, Home Based CDA credential, or emphasis on infant/toddler development and 2 years’ experience with infants and toddlers Required: Degree in a health, nursing, or nutrition field or other closely related field OR experience working in public health, nutrition, or health administration/education arena. Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education/health/nutrition/safety/early intervention as well as family dynamics, adult learning principles, and laws and regulations. A valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and reliable transportation and if/when using own vehicle must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage. Knowledge of community resource and referral experience assisting families in need of services preferred. Other: Early Childhood Teaching Certificate preferred Within 90 days of hire, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr