Assessment Specialist

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 27 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.

PROGRAM: Tūtū and Me

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

To assess, monitor, document and report the needs and progress of program participants, and provide education, resources, and support to caregivers to promote optimal early learning experiences for keiki.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with TTM teaching teams to identify and refer enrolled caregivers to the caregiver education program;
• Coordinate monthly visits at designated TTM preschool sites to recruit families and provide engaging caregiver/ keiki activities that promote teaching philosophies from the TTM caregiver education curriculum;
• Work with the TTM Assessment Specialists to provide wrap-around caregiver support, assistance with community resources and participation in caregiver/keiki assessments;
• Schedule and facilitate individual and small group virtual caregiver education sessions using the TTM caregiver education curriculum;
• Assist in coordinating quarterly in-person caregiver/keiki social gatherings in the local community;
• Obtain and maintain records of families and track their progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

1. Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education , Family Resources, Psychology, or related field; at least one (1) year experience working directly with young children ages birth through five; and at least one (1) year engaging in early childhood assessment; or
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education , Family Resources, Psychology, or related field; at least two (2) years experience in early childhood assessment, and at least one (1) year experience working directly with young children ages birth through five; or
• Proof of current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential for preschool settings and at least one (1) year experience working directly with young children ages birth through five

2. Proficient in Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint;

3. Familiarity with using database such as QuickBase preferred;

4. Knowledge of the Hawaiian culture preferred;

WORK HOURS:

• Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00am – 3:30pm. Hours will vary by site and determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Program sites at locations such as community centers, schools or churches, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program vehicle to and from program site;
• Travel in personal vehicle to and from program sites may be required;
• Travel to the neighbor islands is required;
• Travel to the U.S. continent may be required.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100k for bodily injury per person and $25k for property damage, access to insured vehicle.
• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry clearance.

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 in 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 accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions.

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:

Cindy Quach, HR Director

2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Wailuku, HI 96793 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wailuku, HI 96793: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19