PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child’s cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child’s development and provides comprehensive resources to low income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the Supervision of the Early Head Start Director, the Home Base Coordinator leads and shares responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing the care, development, and education of typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers (birth - age 3) with Home-based visitors. Accountable for implementing quality early education program that fosters positive relationships between parents and children and reinforces the value of the parent as the child’s primary teacher. This position ensures that home-based visitors fully comply with the policies and procedures of Volunteers of America Southwest and the Federal Performance Standards. This position works collaboratively with the Education Specialist/Coach and the Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties below are intended to provide an overview of the duties required of the Home Base Coordinator.

• Directly supervises the day to day operation of the home-based program option and the home visitors.
• Monitors home visits by accompanying home visitors on home visits to observe for quality delivery of services and program requirement compliance.
• Reviews all home visitor paperwork including lesson plans.
• Monitors Child Plus data input by home visitors.
• Addresses concerns from parents within the program option.
• Adheres to Confidentiality policy in all aspects of program operations.
• Ensures Parenting Curriculum is implemented at Socializations.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with staff and families and peers.
• Approves monthly lesson planning to ensure individualized and school readiness goals are incorporated into lesson planning.
• Observes monthly socialization and approves agenda. Provides feedback to staff on effectiveness of socialization in relationship to Performance Standards.
• Monitors child’s file for compliance in Enrollment, Family Goals and Objectives School Readiness and progress with DRDP goals and accomplishments and health requirements.
• Approves Referral from Home Visitor for additional services.
• Attends Staff Meetings.
• Attends trainings and meetings, as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Perform special projects and/or other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Education or related field.

Experience:

• 4-6 years’ experience in education for infants and toddlers.
• 5-7 years’ experience in supervision of adults.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish helpful.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have knowledge of Title 22 licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of program requirements and regulations essential to the health and welfare of children.
• Knowledge of Title 5 and 22 licensing regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Head Start Act.
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend, give and follow instructions.
• Must be computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Office 2000.
• Must have knowledge and experience in child development and adult parenting.

LICENSES/PERMITS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
• CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross, Heart Association or other authorized agency.
• Documentation of health and safety training required by Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 form.

Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required; must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray, and proof of the following immunizations; Influenza, Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough), and Measles (MMR).

Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting work.*

Other Requirement: Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have available transportation.

• Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds if required.

• Ability to squat, bend, stoop, sit on floor, stand, and walk for required periods of time.

• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

• Reach with hands, arms, use hands, and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.