Head Start - Comprehensive Area Specialist

Crystal Stairs

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Stairs is seeking a Comprehensive Area Specialist for their Early Head Start program in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for coordinating, delivering, and staying current on regulatory requirements to ensure high-quality services for programs serving infants and toddlers. The specialist will assist in coordinating training and professional development for Child Development Specialists, family home providers, and parents, focusing on enhancing comprehensive service areas such as health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with external healthcare partners and school districts to ensure ongoing access to services for children in family child care homes.

Requirements

AA in Early Childhood Education, Human Development or related field required.
Must have one (1) or more years of experience in working with children and families.
Must have a working knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Excellent computer skills required.
Individual must be able to travel from location to location without difficulties.
Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance
Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, and TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

BA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, Health or related field is preferred.
Experience in statistical analysis and working with social services or related community activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing eligibility for program participation according to current Head Start performance standards.
Supports Child Development Specialists and each family in the goal setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides for collaborative planning to help to create healthy families.
The Comprehensive Area Specialist is knowledgeable about community resources and links families through referrals with services that meet their unique circumstances.
Maintains confidentiality and trusting relationships that are culturally responsive.
Implements a monitoring methodology that will ensure that the assigned sites will meet their overall eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance services goals and requirements.

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
401k Matching Options
Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
Generous Sick and Vacation Time
Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM