Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Dependent Flexible Spending Account
Health savings account
voluntary life insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Easterseals Blake Foundation is a well-established nonprofit organization that originated as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona. Over the years, it has expanded its services to meet the evolving needs of the community, becoming one of Arizona’s leading providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare programs, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is dedicated to serving more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties and supports over 3,700 children in foster care throughout Southern Arizona. Easterseals Blake Foundation is committed to making profound and positive differences in the lives of the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a bachelor’s degree that includes at least 24 college credits in ECE or a related field
- Five years of experience working in a licensed and/or regulated early childhood setting with children birth through 8 years of age
- Current, unrestricted AZ driver's license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3) years
- Three (3) years of driving experience required
- Must be able to pass extensive criminal background checks
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CPR and First Aid certification (paid training provided)
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration
- Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity
- Excellent customer service in stressful situations
- Maintains a professional appearance, communications, and actions
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instruction
- Ability to accurately read, record, and interpret information, including assessments
- Ability to present skills and techniques in accordance with adult learning standards
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships in the community, including other technical assistance providers
- Ability to develop and maintain a dual focus on relationships with participants and program activities by fostering a strengths-based approach
- Knowledge of community resources and referrals in the community
- Possess a high level of computer proficiency
- Field position with daily travel to various childcare sites or home-care providers
- Able to work in inside and outside environments
- Visual acuity to read computer screens and assess participants' wellbeing
- Able to communicate verbally in person, phone, or other electronic methods
- Hearing ability for communication
- Manual dexterity for typing and writing
- Able to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs
- Able to stand and sit for long periods
- May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a bachelor's degree that includes at least 24 college credits in ECE or a related field with 5 years of experience working in a licensed and/or regulated early childhood setting with children birth through 8 years of age
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instruction
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships in the community, including other technical assistance providers
- Ability to present skills and techniques in accordance with adult learning standards
- Self-directed with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity
- Strong customer service skills in stressful situations
- High level of computer proficiency
- Knowledge of community resources and referrals in the community
Job Duties
- Orients and enrolls childcare center, group home and family home care staff to the Quality First program
- Meets with program administrators and childcare staff to review assessment findings and engage in a dialogue about results
- Collaborates with program administrators and childcare staff to develop a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Assists in the implementation of the QIP through regular monitoring and coaching visits that include training, modeling, providing resources, support reflective conversation, technical assistance, etc.
- Plans and implements training and technical assistance on topics relevant to the needs of the program utilizing adult learning theory and interactive training techniques
- Collaborates with program staff to develop and submit requests for incentive purchases to support QIP goals
- Submits accurate and complete reports as per program guidelines and according to program timelines
- Supports an integrated team process for service delivery, engages in collaborative activities with other technical assistance providers working in a childcare site
- Adheres to EBF core values, the program's Implementation Manual and Service Delivery Plan, and the funder's Standards of Practice
- As a mandated reporter, follows agency and statutory reporting policy and procedures which includes a timely response to incidents, notification of supervisor and use of the Critical Incident form
- Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings
- Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies
- Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision
- Performs other duties as assigned
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