What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Disability position at Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties?
Position Summary :
The Head Start Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards within area of specialization; Services for Children with Disabilities, Early Childhood Development, Child Mental Health Services, Family and Community Partnerships, ERSEA, Disability and any other contractual obligations. The position reports to the Program Director and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion and initiative.
Essential Job Duties for all Areas of Specialization :
- Oversee and ensure compliance within area of specialization includes but not limited to developing systems and processes, analyzing information, conducting training, providing consultation, mentoring, maintain databases, and monitoring compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate and participate in School Readiness Reviews (SRR).
- Plan, develop and deliver training for staff and parents within area of specialization.
- Monitor and provide oversight and guidance when necessary in the interpretation and implementation of content areas.
- Perform management and administrative functions to ensure delivery of program objectives and requirements within area of specialization.
- Work with community partners and others to develop initiatives that promote positive community relations.
- Monitor, interpret and implement Head Start rules and regulations within area of specialty.
- Ensures that the performance standards and the procedures are followed within area of specialization.
- Monitor and review collaborative partnerships to ensure delivery of services.
- Attend meetings and provide reports to the Board of Directors, Policy Council or special committees as requested by the Head Start Director.
- Travel between sites to complete work, attend meetings and professional development seminars.
- Serve as WBCO / Head Start representative on committees, boards, community groups and businesses.
- Develop policies and procedures for content area
- Attend Behavioral Management meetings with Comprehensive Services Support Specialist and teachers
- Write behavior plans for ASQ-SE
- Responsible for referral documentation for children / families with developmental concerns
- Ensure safety is apriority in performing all job responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with ADA and IDEA regulations.
- Assure 10% of enrollment of children with disabilities into the Head Start program.
- Coordinate and participate in Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Monitor and Review collaborative partnerships to ensure delivery of services
- All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
- Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
- Must be diplomatic, honest and fair
- Regular and Punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
- Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Training :
Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related field.
Current state license as a Mental Health Professional (must be current during employment).
Experience :
Fours (4) years of related professional experience in the social services or related.
Licenses / Certifications :
Mental / Physical Tasks (F= Frequent, O=Occasional, R=Rarely) :
F Standing- required when making copies, meeting people, moving from work area to work area
F Handling- reports, vehicles, laptop, keys
F Hearing / Talking / Listening-communicate with employees and others, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, give presentations
F Fine Dexterity-operate computer, calculator, to write, mouse, projector tools
F Sitting-performing work at desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in vehicle to sites and meetings
O Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling-plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, open lower desk drawers
F Walking-from vehicle to site, area to area, to copier
F Bending / Twisting – to reach files, reports, handle paper, reach drawers
F Grasping / Holding-holding binders, phones, tablet, work resources
F Balancing – standing, reaching, driving
F Lifting / Carrying-report binders, paper, laptop, supplies up to 45 lbs.
F Vision-to drive and assist individuals in medical need
F Pushing / Pulling – open / close file / copier drawers, open & close doors, rolltop carriers
F Foot Controls – driving
F Driving –scheduled & unscheduled trips to and from meetings and sites
Other
F Reaching-to answer phone, reach files, reports, plug in laptop
Working Conditions :
