program coordinator Clinton Township, MI
Job description
DEPARTMENT: Macomb Community Action
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time position (37.5 hours per week) The current starting time for this position varies.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, monitors the implementation of Head Start Program education and child development services; provides resources and support to classroom staff to assure the Federal Performance Standards and all other operating regulations are met.
Observes, supervises and evaluates classroom staff and operations.
Coaches and mentors classroom teachers to carry out improvement goals.
Fosters positive relationships with local school districts and community agencies.
Acts as a resource person for developmentally appropriate activities and practices.
Provides staff and program participants with training and information; plans and conducts applicable workshops.
Conducts home visits, when necessary, to ensure that child and family needs are met.
Ensures the classroom is a desirable and suitable environment.
Maintains required written documentation, including but not limited to, classroom operations and staff performance.
Compiles necessary statistical data and completes all necessary and required reports; completes computer data entry using program specific software.
Ensures compliance and monitoring of the Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing Regulations.
Monitors and oversees State of Michigan licensing requirements, including all inspections, i.e. fire, environmental, lead (if applicable) and Corrective Action Plans.
Ensures education services are integrated with all other service areas.
May participate in the interviewing and selection of Head Start classroom staff.
Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of early childhood classroom experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years of management/supervisory experience
- Working with infants, toddlers and/or pre-school age children
- Working in a Head Start program.
Required Licensure or Certification
A valid Michigan driver’s license and operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licensure or Certification
CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Observer certification (Pre-K)
Knowledge of:
- Early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices and techniques
- Child Plus data system
- Use and application of current computer programs
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with program participants, staff, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
- Working with diverse populations
- Effective communication skills
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs and services
- Oversee and provide supervision and direction to adults and children
- Research and utilize community resources
- Work effectively in stressful conditions and make responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position
- Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Maintain complex records and prepare reports from such records
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
N/S
O
F/C
Office or similar indoor environment
X
Outdoor environment
X
Street environment (near moving traffic)
X
Construction site
X
Confined space
X
Exposures
N/S
O
F/C
Individuals who are hostile or irate
X
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
X
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
X
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
X
Communicable diseases
X
Moving mechanical parts
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste
X
Loud noises (85+ decibels)
X
Blood Borne Pathogens
X
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.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Frequency
Description
Physical
N/S
O
F/C
Balancing
X
On even or uneven surfaces/ground
Bending
X
Tasks involve forward or backward bending at the waist
Climbing/Working at Heights
X
Tasks involve climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms
Crawling
X
Inspecting in confined spaces. Moving about on hands and knees
Digging
X
Tasks involve manual digging
Driving
X
Tasks involve operating any motor powered vehicle on sealed and unsealed roads
Grasping
X
Tasks involve gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
Kneeling
X
Tasks involve flexing/bending at the knees and ankles to work at low levels
Manual Dexterity
X
Tasks involve fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing
Lift/Carry
Tasks involve raising/lowering or moving objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below)
Up to 10 pounds
11-24 pounds
25-34 pounds
35-50 pounds
X
51-74 pounds
75-99 pounds
Over 100 pounds
Push / Pull
X
Tasks involve pushing/pulling objects away from or towards the body
Reaching
X
Tasks involve reaching overhead with arms raised above shoulder height or forward reaching with arms extended
Sitting
X
Tasks involve remaining in a seated position during the task performance
Standing
X
Tasks involve standing in an upright position without movement
Walking
X
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
Running
X
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment, amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
The United Auto Workers Local Unit 98 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
