Area coordinator - Lewis County

Gateway Community Action Agency•Vanceburg, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Coordinator is responsible for taking a systematic approach to all program related activities to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in each service area. This role provides operational supervision of assigned early childhood programs, ensuring adherence to agency policies, federal mandates, and program goals. The coordinator is key in building effective local work teams, maintaining classroom coverage and child ratios, and managing documentation and reporting. They also play a vital role in engaging parent and community participation, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating staff meetings to address training needs. Maintaining proficiency in database systems like CHILDPLUS and Teaching Strategies is essential for monitoring child and family data. The position involves ordering supplies, participating in meetings and trainings, and overseeing daily operational communication. Building trusting relationships with staff and attending IEP/IFSP meetings are also important aspects of the role. A minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development is required annually.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree
minimum of 2 years experience in management
Well versed in Excel, Word, & Internet usage.
Ability to use required software for purposes of tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license
reliable transportation
satisfactory criminal background check
Child Abuse and Neglect check
a satisfactory TB assessment and physical examination.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required.
State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.
Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Business Management or a related field
5 years’ experience in management.
Experience in budget development and fiscal management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide operational supervision of assigned early childhood program.
Follow and implement all agency policies and procedures as well as federal mandates related to the HS Program Performance Standards.
Coordinate efforts with program Managers to create strategic plans align with program goals and objectives.
Responsible for building effective local work teams, ensuring adequate classroom coverage, and child ratios are maintained at all times.
Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicate consistently with the Administrative Specialist.
Provide direct supervision, work activity, leave time.
Engage parent/community participation to reach the program’s non-federal share target.
Conduct an annual performance review for assigned staff and develop goals for continued improvement.
Plan and conduct center staff meetings to address program and staff training needs.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency of applicable database systems such as CHILDPLUS and Teaching Strategies for monitoring child and family data and/or outcomes.
Responsible for ordering supplies.
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings/trainings in and outside the service area.
Responsible for direct flow of daily operational communication from component area managers to center level staff.
Exhibit willingness to promote and enhance programming in the local area through community collaborations and local work groups.
Conduct monitoring activities per schedule.
Provide written feedback regarding daily operations based on on-site observations monitoring to ensure safe and positive work environments.
Build trusting, supportive relationships with assigned staff.
Attend IEP/IFSP meetings when available and/or necessary.
Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.