Project Specialist (Local Leads)

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive DesignationSAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Under Review JOB OBJECTIVE: To support the Local Leads initiative by providing day-to-day operational, administrative, and early childhood program support for providers, families, and children in the City of Little Rock; assists with CLASS-related processes, ensures smooth coordination of materials and communications, and contributes to community and provider engagement efforts.Essential Functions: For a complete list of essential job functions please click HERE.Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThese knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in Early childhood education or a related field; and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in early childhood programs, family engagement, resource coordination or a related field; one year of computer experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Infant/Toddler and preschool certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position. Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must be available to work evenings as required.BenefitsCITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITSINSURANCECIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S) - Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible - Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductibleDELTA DENTAL INSURANCE - Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38VISION (VSP) - Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE - Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.RETIREMENTPENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees - Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.OTHER COMPENSATIONLONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees) - Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.LEAVE(S)PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVEYears of Service - PTO Hours Annual AccrualUp to 3 years of service - 1603 to 10 years of service - 20010 to 20 years of service - 22420 years of service and over - 256SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVEOn an annual basis? - 48?HOURS?FUNERAL LEAVEDays?of?Funeral Leave - Funeral Leave Conditions3 days??? - For an immediate family member?4 days?? - For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)