Home Base Educator

Child Care Resource Center • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development, or (related field) including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 3 to 6 units in infant/toddler development course work.
• Candidates who have only 3 units will be required to complete an additional 3 units within 1 year of employment.
• Related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Home Visiting, and Head Start settings.
• Hold a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher permit
• Hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Basic or Intermediate proficiency level using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and video conferencing tools including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Spanish
• Must have strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Maintain professional conduct with all program participants.
• Ability to perform required duties across multiple locations and weather conditions.
• Experience working with families and children who meet program eligibility requirements.
• Ability to maintain all assigned workflow and a high level of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
• Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
• Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of standard practices, teaching strategies, regulations, licensing, and DCFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cooperating with other members of the staff in planning and use of instructional materials and in the performance of their duties.
• Maintain open, communication with team members and center staff to ensure cooperative sharing of center space and resolution of concerns.
• Assisting with planning weekly home visits and attending two monthly socialization groups including preparation and clean-up of meals/snacks and toy sanitation.
• Conducting parent interviews, family needs assessments and developmental screening and assessments.
• Providing families with appropriate activities and information designed to enhance the child's intellectual, social-emotional, motor, and language abilities and guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline, constructive play activities, and other related topics.
• Providing information on community and agency services and referring families to community resources to include medical providers and the interagency network for other services as needed.
• Obtain copies of well-childcare visits and IFSPs/IFSP updates for children requiring specialized services.
• Work with families and Head Start service areas and other providers to assess and address child and family needs; select realistic goals for the family service plan and assist families with problem solving by developing a Family Partnership Agreement based on identified strengths and needs.
• Responsible for case management of 10 to 12 families.
• Conduct regular, case reviews of children’s files and cases assigned.
• Maintaining, promptly submitting, and inputting accurate, complete, and correct records as required by federal/state guidelines, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Complete home visits, case recording and other responsibilities in case management.
• Establish and maintain a current and accurate record keeping system, within program procedures, with adequate provisions for confidentiality.
• Ensure all child/family files are up to date and accurate.
• Complete data entry and ensure data entry for all enrolled families.
• Participate in required meetings; assist with childcare, planning, and room preparation.
• Facilitate parent participation in program activities and planning.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data from DRDP
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level