SUBSTITUTE - Nunapitchuk Head Start Job at Rural Alaska Community Action Program, INC
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements and supports all applicable Federal and State regulations to include RurAL CAP Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Child Development Division Head Start/Early Head Start Policies and Procedures/Work Plan and Child and adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
- Supports a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children including using the principles of Active Supervision at all times.
- Maintains confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families and other staff members.
- Ensures safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
- Supports partnerships with parents that are respectful, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental.
- Works as part of a team to meet the needs of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
- Responsible for the completion of any required paperwork.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists other staff as requested by the supervisor and as work schedule permits.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
- Ability to react and respond quickly to children’s needs and in emergency situations.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
- Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:
- Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol free workplace.
- Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
- Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 40 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
- Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a substitute position. Days and hours will vary depending on the needs of the Site.
TRAVEL:
Travel is not required for this position.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
- Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.
- Must provide a TB screening and basic physical exam within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employee’s expense.
- Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
- Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
- Demonstrated basic level of computer skills necessary in order to enter data into spreadsheets.
- Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
- Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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