Employment Opportunities

• Family Support Worker/ Parent Involvement Coordinator
• Birth to Three Program Supervisor
• WIA Youth Employment Coordinator
• Case Manager, Employment Program
• Family Service Worker
• Maintenance Worker
• Bilingual Birth to Three Teacher

 

Title: Family Support Worker / Parent Involvement Coordinator

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full time
Salary: Available on request
Department: Department of Early Childhood, Family Center
Job Posted On: May 14, 2012
Last Date To Apply: open

Brief Job Description: The family support worker will develop and maintain relationships with families and provide case management to ensure that they receive comprehensive services though their participation in our Head Start/ Early Head Start/ Prevention Initiative program. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing a comprehensive program of parent involvement.

Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Human Services or equivalent. Must be able to submit transcripts with application. Bi-lingual in Spanish/English required. Computer knowledge, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and use of the Internet are required. Also required are excellent writing and record-keeping skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.

How to apply: Complete applications include a cover letter, a copy of all educational transcripts, and resume. Email to thorne@howardarea.org. Only applicants with all 3 documents in their application packets will be considered.

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Title: Birth to Three Program Supervisor

Program/Department: Family Center/Early Childhood
Full-time: 40 hours a week; this is a 12 month position
Salary: available on request
Job Posted On: May 3, 2012
Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2012

Brief Description: Plans and implements a comprehensive education program that ensures that all 0-3 children at the Family Center are provided with a learning environment and opportunities that will help them develop physically, socially, cognitively, emotionally; and that parents are supported in their role as the child’s primary teacher.

Qualified Candidates have:

• Experience in primary care-giving practices, and have a working knowledge of the continuity of care model;
• Experience providing supervision, mentoring and support to 0-3 teaching staff ;
• Experience in determine ongoing training needs, facilitating curriculum planning & formal observations, and ensuring that appropriate teaching strategies are being implemented & supported in the classroom.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• BA in Early Childhood Education;
• Current holds an Infant Toddler Studies Certificate
• 3 years experience as a Supervisor
• Previous experience in an infant-toddler setting;
• Certification in CPR & First Aid-pediatric and adult (not required but a plus).

How to apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to Towana Horne at thorne@howardarea.org

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Title: WIA Youth Employment Coordinator

Program/Department: Youth Services
Full-time
Salary: TBD
Job Posted On: April 26, 2012
Last Date to Apply: May 10, 2012

Brief Description: Coordinates the WIA Youth Employment program, assists in program design and implementation, interviews clients to assess needs, conducts individual and group services for participants, enrolls youth in program and conducts on going follow-up services. For more information, see Job Description Attached.

Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience or minimum of 3 years of experience working with underserved children and families of various cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

How to apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to:
Robert Conlon
Director of Youth Services
rconlon@howardarea.org

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Title: Case Manager, Employment Program

Program/Department: Employment Resource Center, Education & Employment Department
Full-time
Salary: TBD
Job Posted On: April 18, 2012
Last Date to Apply: April 30, 2012

Brief Description: Job Description Attached

Requirements & Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field is preferred, 2+ years of experience related to case management. Strong conflict resolution skills, flexibility, patience, self-initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work in a diverse environment. An understanding of the needs and experiences of those with limited education, little or no employment experience, and/or a criminal record.

How to apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to:
Shannon Callahan
Director of Education and Employment
scallahan@howardarea.org

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Title: Maintenance Worker

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-time
Department: Department of Early Childhood and Youth Department
Job Posted On: April 19, 2012
Last Date To Apply: May 3, 2012

Brief Description: Provides regular maintenance and housekeeping duties for the Youth Program and the ECE Department.
Duties and Responsibilities in Youth Department (10 hours/week, 2/day)

1. Sweep/ Mop floors daily
2. Clean 2 bathrooms daily
3. Remove all trash from building daily
4. Clean all surfaces (table tops, chairs, windows.. etc) daily
5. Stock/ inventory cleaning supplies, paper products etc
6. Other tasks as assigned by Youth Department Director

Duties and Responsibilities in ECE Department (19 hours/week, 3.5/day)

1. Clean all bathrooms daily
2. Sweep / vacuum / mop floors daily
3. Remove all trash from all classrooms daily
4. Assist with stocking supplies / breaking down boxes after deliveries
5. Stock paper products in bathrooms and classrooms
6. Is responsible for the maintenance of all lights /changing light bulbs
7. Regular monitoring and maintenance of the emergency system 3
8. Regular maintenance of elevator track
9. Assists with spot cleaning of walls, trash cans, baseboards, fixtures, switches and air vents as necessary.
10. Clean windows in front entrance daily
11. Maintain logs of all work completed
12. Other tasks as assigned by Building and Office Manager of ECE Department, such as but not limited to: minor repairs, assembly of equipment, routine equipment maintenance, snow removal, light painting.

How to apply: Email cover letter and resume to gkonigsfeld@howardarea.org. Alternatively, please fax cover letter and resume to (773) 262-6645.

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Title: Family Service Worker

Program/Department: Early Childhood
Full-time: 40 hours per week; this is a 12-month position
Salary: Available upon request
Job Posted On: April 17, 2012

Brief Description: Provides family-based direct service including caseload management, home visiting, group facilitation, service planning, intervention, education, and assistance to low-income families with children under five years old within HACC’s Department of Early Childhood Home-Visiting Program.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of and skill in working with diverse populations.
• Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Bilingual in French (preferred).
• Proficiency in using the internet, email and Microsoft Word.
• Flexible schedule that may include some evening or weekend hours.

Education and/or Experience:

• AA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or related field, preferred; will consider high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience working with families with young children.
• Experience in Healthy Families, Early Head Start or Parents as Teachers home visiting models (preferred)

How to apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Thorne@howardarea.org.

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Title: Bilingual English/Spanish Birth to Three Teacher

Full-Time or Part-Time: 40 hours per week; this is a 12-month position
Salary: Available on request
Department: Department of Early Childhood, Family Center
Job Posted On: 9/26/2011
Last Date To Apply: open

Brief Description: Qualified candidates have:

• Experience in primary care-giving practices, and have a working knowledge of the continuity of care model;
• Appropriately facilitated individual and group early learning experiences in infant, toddler, and twos classrooms;
• Effective skills for observing, documenting, assessing, sharing and planning for children’s development;
• Experience implementing a developmentally appropriate classroom environment to meet children’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical and individual needs;
• Experience developing and maintaining a respectful relationship with families and co-workers to ensure the optimal overall functioning of the classroom;
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources for the physical and emotional challenges of working with young children and their families.

Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications:

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
• Existing Infant Toddler Certificate (or willing to be in progress for one);
• 3 years experience in an infant-toddler setting;
• Bi-lingual in Spanish (required);
• Certification in CPR & First Aid-pediatric and adult (recommended).

How to apply: Email cover letter and resume to thorne@howardarea.org. Alternatively, please fax cover letter and resume to (773) 764-7619.

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