JOB STANDARDS:
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required. Degree in psychology, sociology, human services, or related field preferred. Employee will obtain certification in First Aid/CPR. Within 90 days of employment must begin at least one of the DCF Child Care training courses listed in S.402.305 (2) (d), Florida Statutes. Within eighteen (18)months of hire will complete Head Start/Early Head Start required certification training hours. Employee mustcomplete the Head Start/Early Head Start mandated 55 hours of Florida DCF Child Care Training as outlined in the Family Advocate Career Advancement Criteria. Employee will obtain certification in ERSEA within 1 year of hire dateand will maintain annually thereafter.
Experience: 2 years of experience in human services.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier. Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.
CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:
Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Sitting, standing for long periods of time,use of fingers, arms, hands and legs and voice/talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, handling, grasping, stretching/reaching, bending at the waist, driving and light lifting and/or carrying (up to 30lbs.) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, medium lifting and/or carrying (up to 60 lbs.) are occasional.
Equipment: Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, switchboard, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment, playground equipment and vehicle.
Skills & Expertise: Ability to work with limited direction. Knowledge of organizational methods. Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy. Skill in developing policies, procedures and/or systems for implementing programmatic functions. Ability to evaluate programs and situations and make decisions for improvement. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, including co-workers, parents and children.
Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to use and operate a personal computer. Skills in public speaking andpublic relations. Ability to work with children with special needs. Knowledge of disability and mental health issues and practices. Ability to maintain child and parent confidentiality. Ability to provide counseling or crisis intervention. Knowledge of community resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:
Job Location: Primary location is the Head Start facilities in Hernando, Sumter and/or Volusia counties. Frequent travel to other counties. As needed, primary job location is subject to change within the program’s operational regions at any given time with reasonable notice provided.
Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Office environment and working alone and withothers frequently. Working with office equipment is frequent. Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle.