Assistant Director/Family Services Coordinator (Internal Only)

Review: August 3, 2017

(Job #17-73) Administrative Analyst/Specialist I Exempt, Assistant Director/Family Services Coordinator,

$3,897-6,326/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a full-

time, 12-month, benefited position with a one-year probationary period in the Children’s Center. This is an internal

only search.

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of the Children's Center, the Assistant Director/Family Services Coordi-

nator is responsible for registering families, identifying health and social needs of assigned families and children

and for developing and implementing plans and program activities to meet those needs. This position is to plan and

implement parent activities including parent education, parent groups, and parent participation in the Children's

Center. The Assistant Director / Family Services Coordinator is responsible for conducting outreach and recruit-

ment activities and implement enrollment procedures for infants, toddlers, young children and pregnant women.

Making regular and frequent home visits as well as maintaining detailed child and family records are also essential

functions of this position. This position acts as the back-up to the Director of the Children's Center when the Direc-

tor is absent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Services/Family Administration:

Register new families and expedite completion of pre-enrollment requirements and maintain accurate records

of all applications.

Assist family in obtaining the necessary health services and documents of the health services. Update all chil-

dren's health records as services are provided or acquired.

Transport children and families as needed to obtain required screenings, health and dental services. Obtain or

perform vision, hearing screenings and growth assessments for EHS children.

Utilize a case management approach to ensure that families are appropriately supported and develop an Indi-

vidual Family Plan with each family based on the families expressed needs and interest, and document activi-

ties and progress toward the successful completion of the plan.

Assist families in crisis. Assist parents, primary care givers and pregnant women to apply for enrollment in the

Head Start / Early Head start program. Make community contacts, disseminate information regarding enroll-

ment in the program.

Supervision/Monitoring:

Responsible for the safety and security of all children in the program, which includes visual supervision of

students, an understanding of general safety rules, and monitoring general maintenance of equipment as well as

having an understanding of appropriate classroom management techniques.

Family Outreach:

Meet frequently with each family by making regularly scheduled home visits and other contacts as needed.

Ensure that changing needs are identified and families receive the full range of services required.

Attend case conferences, parent conferences, center meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, parent meetings, in

-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed.

Implement family goal setting with EHS families to support family well being.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain accurate and comprehensive service files for all children enrolled and implement regular training

programs for family members (parent education) and center staff.

Assist parents with organizing and implementing parent activities and maintain records of parent involvement

in these activities.

Comply with policies and procedures of the Head Start / Early Head Start program, Administrative regulations,

Head Start / Early Head Start Performance Standards, and applicable State and Federal Regulations.

(Continued on reverse)

Scheduling/Training:

Responsible for the training and scheduling of Student Assistants, able to work in the classroom if needed.

Food Program;

Provide oversight of all food preparation and creation of meal schedules.

Compliance:

Remain current on theory and practice in child development, grant funding regulations and on federal, state

and local regulations that effect the operation of the Children's Center program.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education OR four

years of equivalent training and work experience involving the study, analysis, and/or evaluation of Child Devel-

opment and/or Early Childhood Education programs. Three units of college credit in infant/toddler development.

Three years’ experience working with children 0 to 6 years. California Children's Center Site Supervisor Permit.

Current certifications in pediatric CPR and First Aid. Current California Driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Title 22 and Title 5 of California Administrative Code for Child Care programs

Knowledge of regulations, operations and reporting requirements of Children's Center grant funding agencies

including California Department of Education, Federal Department of Education, and U.S. Department of

Agriculture

Knowledge and experience with the California Department of Education Child Assessment Program, Early

Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Procedures

Knowledge of Community Resources

Knowledge and experience working with families

Effective writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate groups discussions

Effective problem solving and decision making skills

Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of and commitment to diversity issues

Understanding of Case Management and a Philosophy of Family Self-Sufficiency.

Ability to drive to visit families and stand for prolonged periods of time to present workshops

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Child Development or related field with emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Six units of

college credit in infant/toddler development. Five years' experience as a teacher of children 0 to 6 years. Califor-

nia Children's Center Director Level Permit.

Application Procedure: Please note that Humboldt State University now requires application mater ials to

be submitted electronically. If assistance is needed, the Human Resources & Academic Personnel Services office

(located in Siemens Hall room 212) has a computer station available and our front office team would be happy to

assist you. Qualified applicants should submit electronically the following materials:

Letter of Interest;

HSU Employment Application;

Resume or Curriculum Vitae;

Transcript (unofficial is acceptable) documenting college credit in infant/toddler development;

Contact information for at least three professional references

Submission of the application materials should be sent as email attachments to careers@humboldt.edu.

Please include your last name and the job # (17-73) in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. The fir st review of applications will be Thur sday,

August 3, 2017.

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, facul-

ty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals rela-

tive to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies.

Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education--or activities only part of which are qualify-

ing--will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agree-

ments. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus.

Class Code: 1038

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment

verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit

check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued

employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Publication Date: July 20, 2017

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural

diversity of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color,

national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran

status, or any other legally protected status.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set

forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.