Assessment Specialist 1

Join Our ‘Ohana

Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi's foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We've served more than 128,000 family members in our 24 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Partners in Development Foundation will be offering a recruitment bonus of up to $1000*. (*Must meet eligibility requirements.)

Primary Purpose:

Assess, instruct, and provide resources for program participants at non-accredited/licensed sites.

Essential Duties:

Prepare for a High Quality Preschool Environment

• Collaborate with Preschool Teachers (PT) to create lesson plans (LP) according to the program-designed curriculum for children and caregivers using the program-approved early childhood education (ECE) standards;
• Work with PT and Parent Educator/Home Visitor (PE/HV) to communicate and identify needs and goals of participants;
• Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner.

Provide a High Quality Preschool Environment

• Establish, preserve, and cultivate positive, professional relationships with program participants, colleagues, and program partners with respect and care;
• Provide a program-approved physical learning environment for program participants;
• Administer various assessments for program participants using the program-approved assessment methods, and collaborate with caregivers and KP partners to create a plan for each child as needed.
• Assist with providing child care for drop-in services, if applicable per grant.

Preserve and Cultivate a High Quality Preschool and Program Environment

• Participate in team discussions regarding issues and brainstorm solutions;
• Present general issues and trends in assessment to the PTs and Lead Assessment Specialist (LAS);
• Coordinate with program evaluators to assure proper data management and compliance with program goals and objectives.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

Work Hours:

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and professional development on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event or training.

Working Conditions:

• Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.

Equipment Use:

May include use of: vehicles (company, personal), vehicle maintenance tools, electronics, prepping equipment, office equipment, site equipment, facility equipment.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

Mental:

• Consistently adhere to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Analyze and solve issues;
• Prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients;
• Must be highly organized and meticulous;
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to support equity and inclusion, and serve as an advocate for colleagues, partners, and communities;
• Ensure work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.

Physical:

• Participate in strenuous activities that may include loading and unloading vehicles; washing company vehicles, mats, and tarps; setting up and breaking down tents, etc.;
• Sit and work on the floor and in chairs; kneel and bend; lift and carry (up to 40 pounds regularly); climb stairs, etc.;
• Outdoors: exposure to sun, wind, dust, vog, animal dander, etc.;
• Indoors: exposure to normal office environments, A/C, fans, etc.

Communication:

• Exhibit professional and respectful demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Use professional and respectful interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Maintain and handle highly confidential information.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Education

Must have one (1) of the following:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, or Home Visitor);
• 12 college credits in ECE, Child Development (CD), Elementary Education (ElEd), or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSPED);
• Preference: Have a higher education degree (any level) in ECE, CD, ElEd, ECSPED, or equivalent.

Experience

• One (1) year full time equivalent (FTE) experience working with young children ages birth through five in an educational setting;
• One (1) year FTE experience working with early childhood assessment;
• Proficient with email and internet researching, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), and Google Drive (docs, calendar);
• At least 18 years old (to be counted in the ratio);
• Preference: Experience working with homeless and at-risk families of Ka Pa‘alana’s target population.

Driving

• Valid driver’s license;
• A safe and responsible driving record;
• Preference: Access to a vehicle, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100k in bodily collision per person and $25k in property damage liability (operating personal vehicle for work purposes).

All applicants are advised that post conditional offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted, and they must successfully pass the drug test. Failure to submit to testing within the specified deadline or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Partners in Development Foundation and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,240