Description

Under the direction of the Head Start and Early Head Start Assistant Director, the Home-Based Supervisor will be responsible for supervising 7-10 Child and Family Educators. Responsible for monitoring all aspects of the Home-based Performance Standards, areas for infants and toddlers, child screening and assessment, and curriculum fidelity, ensuring comprehensive services are being delivered. The Home-Based Supervisor will oversee home visits and socialization sessions planning and implementation. They will work closely with the Head Start and Early Head Start Assistant Director and other staff to ensure that program policies and procedures are followed to support the philosophy, goals, and policies of the Early Head Start program.

The Home-Based Supervisor will conduct monthly individual supervision, which includes reflective supervision and group supervision of seven to ten (7-10) Child and Family Educators. They will be responsible for assessing the quality of the home visits, monitoring curriculum fidelity, and home visitors completing all requirements. They will review work completed by the Child and Family Educators, including documentation in the data tracking system and mileage reimbursement, lesson plans, etc. They will also review parent in-kind related to home visits and socializations and enter data as necessary as well as implement the home-based Early Head Start Education/Child Development services. They will work with other Early Head Start and Head Start Coordinators to ensure services are completed and covered during home visits.

Salary Range: $68,800.00 - 141,000.00 Annually

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum B.A. degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field (must include core child development units).

• Child Development Permit

• California Teacher's Credential/ or Home Visitor CDA or Family Developmental Credential (require to complete within one year of hire)

• Fingerprint screening, Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance

• Per funding agency requirements, all Early Head Start staff must complete background checks at least every five years that includes sex offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history check, including a fingerprint check, child abuse and neglect state registry check if available in the state of California.

• Three years teaching and/or home visiting experience with an emphasis on infants and toddlers.

• Experience working with children with special needs.

• Experience with curriculum implementation in particular Home-based curriculums.

• Experience and knowledge in supervision techniques (e.g., reflective supervision).

• Fluency and proficiency in English

• Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with families, Early Head Start staff, community resource agencies, consultants, and volunteers to support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services as needed.

• Ability to provide education, training opportunities, and promote positive relationship building for all enrolled pregnant women, families and their infants and toddlers.

• Ability to conduct on-site staff training if needed.

• Knowledge of California State Labor Laws, UCLA Personnel Policies, and bargaining unit, knowledge of Child Abuse Reporting

Preferred:

• Knowledge of management of children's programs

• Knowledge of program philosophy, goals, principles, objectives and requirements; Early Head Start policies and procedures; understanding of child development principles with an emphasis on infant/toddler developmental stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal development and appropriate health care during pregnancy; family dynamics, cultural beliefs; advocacy and intervention concepts; crisis management, community resources and referral; processes and functions of social service agencies.

• Family Development Credential Training

• HOVRS knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge on Ages and Stages screeners and childplus record management software.

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