Site Coordinator - Miles City

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: - Prefer staff have an Associate's Degree or are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate Degree, to be completed within 2 years of the time of hire - Ability to meet ALL Montana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for administrative and teaching staff - Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certificate - Have a valid driver's license and be able to be listed on company insurance for use of personal vehicle for work related purposes - Have means and freedom to travel as required by Head Start duties and/or training - Prefer prior experience working in Head Start or non-profit human service area - Prefer experience coordinating resources and referrals for children and families - Knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, and AEM's policies and procedures - Skills in evaluating program strengths and areas for improvement, formulating policies, developing, and implementing new strategies and processes - Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart information to a diverse range of clientele, and media sources - Knowledge of child development theory and developmentally appropriate practices - Ability to provide a supportive, caring, and educational environment for children and families - Ability to analyze and solve confidential, complex, and sensitive problems or situations - Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community - Ability to work successfully in a multi-tasking environment subject to constant changes in priorities based on client need and/or needs of the program - Collect, analyze, and maintain required data for child files and Child Plus for record keeping and reporting - Ability to foster a cooperative work environment DUTIES INCLUDE: - Responsible for supporting and coordinating comprehensive services related to children, families, staff and community resources - including but not limited to Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA), Education and Child Development Program Services, Health Program Services, Family and Community Engagement Program Services, Services for Children with Disabilities, Transition Services, and Program Management and Quality Improvement - Present the family partnership and family goal-setting process to enrolled families and solicit their engagement - Maintain ongoing contact with each assigned family to assist them in achieving their goals identified through the goal-setting process - Help families to identify and access community resources and services - Contact community agencies/resources on a regular basis to maintain a positive and visible community presence - Conduct regular meetings for site staff - Assist in implementing parenting curriculum and health education as necessary - Maintain family information/data, keep child files and Child Plus current and up to date including contacts with families, follow-up services, internal and external referrals and progress made toward goals for children and families at assigned site - Maintain tracking and documentation for health and disabilities related services - Arrange and facilitate family engagement and transition related activities in conjunction with other staff as needed - Maintain health and safety of Head Start children by using active supervision - Provide data as requested related for reporting and ongoing monitoring - Actively participate in ongoing and regular, effective recruitment strategies - Assist parents to complete applications for Head Start as needed - Provide correspondence to families on eligibility and enrollment status Full-time position through the school year, with summers off. Starting wage is $17.38 per hour and up, depending on experience. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health i surance. To apply, submit a completed Action application (which includes Supplemental Questions, Supplementary Form, Authorization for Release of Information Form and Background Authorization) to Job Service. Job Description and required company application materials are available in TRAY 8 at Glendive Job Service, or by emailing [email protected] or by calling 406-377-3314 x0.