Head Start Services Specialist (IT)
About The Position
Performs duties assisting with the coordination of services to pre-kindergarten children and conducts community outreach programs. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the Head Start/Early Head Start Services Specialist (IT) position will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (IS), Cybersecurity, Computer or Software Engineering, or other related Information Technology (IT) Degree. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience troubleshooting basic computer issues. Must be able to handle a high volume of work, prioriting tasks when handling multiple assignments. Head Start knowledge and/or experience a plus.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing education and health service for children with disabilities.
- Knowledge of developmental/child psychology.
- Knowledge of social services and community resources available for pre-kindergarten children and their families.
- Knowledge of human behavior and social problems.
- Skill in the application of interviewing techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with disabled children as well as others.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and implement social service and basic education training programs.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university with a major in a Social or Behavioral Science or Education; OR
- An equivalent combination of education (not less than a High School Diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.
Nice To Haves
- Head Start knowledge and/or experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Establishes and conducts outreach and recruitment programs to ensure enrollment of eligible children.
- Conducts Individual Education Plan meetings to determine services needed to meet the special needs of each child.
- Monitors the Individual Education Plan to assure that identified services are provided.
- Refers children with disabilities for placement in kindergarten and provides parent/child transition services such as parent involvement, familiarity with school requirements and onsite visits.
- Organizes and maintains both manual and computerized health record keeping systems in accordance with federal standards regarding control and confidentiality.
- Compiles data on enrolled children using classroom observations and interviews with parents and teachers.
- Writes narratives and reports.
- Acts as liaison between staff, parents, and participating agencies in planning and conducting nutrition service programs designed to assist in meeting the needs of children.
- Encourages parent participation as paid employees, volunteers or observers in Head Start activities such as program planning and classroom activities.
- Refers families of Head Start children to community-based family support programs.
- Assists with coordination of the Head Start Transportation System.
- Assists with development and implementation of strategies for achieving educational objectives.
- Evaluates educational services at Head Start Centers to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Develops and conducts staff/parent training/education in the areas of health, child behavioral/development, and referral resources.
- Assist in inspecting Head Start Centers to ensure compliance with fire, health and safety requirements.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
