Square One
Job Posting
Job Posting #: 0125
Date
of Posting:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Posting Expires: Monday, July 25, 2011
Job
Location: Programs/Quality
Assurance
Job
Title:
Family Services Training & Development Specialist
Normal Work Week: Monday-Friday; 40 hours
Base Salary: TBD
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Please see attached job description.
Internal
Applicants: If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you
inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.
Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal
candidate status. Please contact Mary-Jane Carter at 413-732-5183.
E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquareone.org. All internal applicants
must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days
of the date of the actual posting.
External
Applicants: Please
apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to Attn: Human
Resource, Mary-Jane, Square One, 140 Wilbraham Ave,
Springfield, MA 01109. You may e-mail
your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org.
Square
One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free
Employer.
Square One
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Family SERVICES Development & Training
specialist
Qualifications:
1.
Associates Degree
in Early Childhood Education with at least three years of successful experience
in an early childhood setting; or HS Diploma/GED with at least five years of
successful experience in an early childhood setting.
2.
Meet the
Department of Early Education and Care certification requirements for Preschool
and/or Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher or
possess a valid C.D.A.
3.
Demonstrated
supervisory experience is highly desirable.
4.
Demonstrated understanding
of applicable regulations, standards and licensing procedures.
5.
Demonstrate
flexibility, self direction and attention to detail in prioritizing and
completing task assignments.
6.
Bilingual/Bicultural
(English/Spanish ) competence is highly desirable.
7. Ability to work cooperatively and as a member of a
team with parents, staff, family child care providers and the
community-at-large.
8. Basic computer literacy skills in MS office are
required.
9. Flexible hours will be required pending operational
needs.
10. Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable
transportation to travel throughout the Pioneer Valley region.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1.
The Family
Services Development & Training Specialist will perform a variety of tasks
within the Family Services Department.
Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to:
a)
Provide technical
assistance in the following areas during site visits: individual training
plans, progress reports and assessments on children, curriculum planning and
implementation, and regulatory compliance.
b)
Establish an
environment of trust with open and supportive communication between staff, providers,
and administration while motivating and encouraging providers through training
and leadership in order to enhance skills and competencies.
c)
Ensure that providers
complete required documentation to meet compliance standards.
d)
Consult with parents
and providers regarding adjustment and progress conferences.
e)
Respond to emergency
situations with appropriate action and follow up in a timely fashion.
f)
Maintain ongoing
data collection of services provided, including Technical Assistance.
g)
Participate in
new provider recruitment activities.
h)
Provide
orientation and training for new providers, including training on Ages &
Stages Questionnaires, curriculum, and other areas as needed.
i)
Maintain the
strictest confidentiality of documents, discussions, resources and information when
working with families and with providers.
j)
Supervise ancillary
staff or volunteers as needed.
k)
Complete all
required documentation in a timely fashion.
l)
Other duties as
assigned by supervisor.
Accountability:
To the Assistant Vice
President of Programs/Quality Assurance
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Signature Date
07/11