What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Development Support Specialist position at Matrix Human Services?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX
- Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
- 20,000 individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
- The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
- The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
- After school youth services and academic enrichment
- Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
- Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
- Healthy Senior Living Program
RECOGNITION FOR DEI. Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI.
FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.
WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.
BENEFITS OPTIONS. Medical / Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life / AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.
CORE VALUES :
JOB SUMMARY / ACCOUNTABILITY
This position reports directly to the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Education Manager. The Child Development Specialist will provide educational and program support to teachers and Providers hired at partnering Child Care Centers. As well as to provide educational and program support to ensure the provision of quality services at each Family Child Care Home.
This position requires a full-time on-site presence, offering you the chance to engage directly with our team and projects, and ensuring a hands-on role in our dynamic work environment.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Child Development Specialist directly support the teachers to ensure they are implementing the curriculum to fidelity. They facilitate training in a variety of areas as it relates to child development and they provide guidance on how to engage with young children and build positive relationships. The Child Development Specialist monitor, review and disaggregate the data compiled from early childhood assessments complete on every child.
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE : Equivalent combinations of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Must be able to complete licensing requirements including criminal clearance, Central Registry Clearance and drug screen.
If applicable federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future, contain additional requirements or qualifications for this position which are not specifically stated in this Job Description, the requirements and qualifications will apply, even if not specifically set forth in this Job Description.
WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
Works in a normal office environment with usual pressures of managing personnel and dealing with time constraints. Because of multiple sites within the department and the need to meet with others within the community, it is common to drive to several locations, sometimes in inclement weather.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT :
Matrix Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Matrix Human Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@matrixhs.org. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job must notify the employer in writing within 182 days of the date that the need is known or should have been known.
Salary Description
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