Early Head Start Support Services Specialist
Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK)

Job Info

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Minimum Qualifications:

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Bachelor's degree or is enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. One year of related work experience. Valid driver's license and work eligibility status. Pass a criminal and driving background check.

Critical Action Items:

Protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care. (HSPPS §1302.90)

Implement nutrition services that are culturally and developmentally appropriate, meet the nutritional needs of and accommodate the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities. (HSPPS §1302.44)

Ensure facilities, equipment, and materials are kept clean and safe for children's use in accordance with federal policies and agency protocols. (HSPPS §1302.47)

Implement hygiene practices that at a minimum ensure (i) Appropriate toileting, hand washing, and diapering procedures are followed; (ii) Safe food preparation; and, (iii) Exposure to blood and body fluids is handled consistently with standards of the Occupational Safety Health Administration. (HSPPS §1302.47)

Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting at a minimum suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times; and all standards of conduct. (HSPPS §1302.47, §1302.90)

Support and participate in staff development, including completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards (HSPPS §1302.91, §1302.92), continuing professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

Conduct daily cleaning of facilities, including but not limited to classrooms, offices, bathrooms, common areas and playgrounds.

Conduct and maintain inventory control of all cleaning supplies, including ordering and receiving supplies.

Perform or arrange seasonal deep cleaning and maintenance of building interior and exterior (i.e. floor waxing, carpet cleaning, pressure wash building). Implement hyper-sanitation protocols when directed.

Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed in accordance with federal and agency policy and protocols.

Prepare and serve classroom meals and assist with family-style meal activities as directed.

Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods.

Conduct routine inspections and regular upkeep of interior and exterior areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds and other foreign materials.

Conduct daily inspection/grounds keeping of outside areas, including lawns, landscaped beds, playgrounds, and parking areas to keep centers clean and safe between regular contracted site services.

Notify supervisor of any safety or health issues or concerns.

Assist with moving and/or transporting office and classroom furniture, fixtures, supplies and equipment as requested.

Launder clothing and linens in support of classroom activities as requested.

Assist with classroom supervision as needed.

Assist with set up/tear down for classroom and center activities, training, meetings, recruitment fairs, and special events.

Assist with repair and maintenance of buildings, storage facilities, machinery and equipment.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Measurable Deliverables:

Response to classroom requests for support is timely and is compliant with Office of Head Start and agency regulations, policies, and protocols.

Regular communication with teachers ensures they are well informed about their student's behavior and progress.

The classroom is free from physical and environmental hazards. Incident reporting occurs within the timeframes designated in program policy and protocol.

Requirements:

Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

Communicate in writing and verbally in English and Spanish (preferred).

Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all policies and procedures.

Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Here at INK, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

INK is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

INK, is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of INK, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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