Head Start Site Supervisor/Family Advocate - Chugachmiut : Job Details

Summary: The Head Start Site Supervisor/Family Advocate is a program-specific position. This is the combination of two part-time direct service positions within the Chugachmiut Division of Administration. Under the supervision of the Head Start Director, the Site Supervisor is responsible for oversight and operations of the local Head Start program, ensuring a safe and enriching environment for children, integrating all Head Start components into classroom activities and home visits. Oversees all aspects of center staffing; develops family and community partnerships. the Family Advocate is responsible for promoting a healthy relationship between Head Start families and their community by implementing a strengths-based approach to family services. Encourages family involvement in the Head Start program and acts as a liaison between the classroom and the home. Fosters the belief that parents are the child's first and most important teacher. The Family Advocate works as a team member to fulfill the following responsibilities Major Responsibilities: •Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, Child & Adult Care Food Program guidelines, including traditional foods guidelines, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Chugachmiut Policies, and the Head Start Operations Manual. •Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and scheduling of site staff. With support and guidance from the Head Start Director, conducts staff performance evaluations, provides ongoing support and supervision, and addresses disciplinary issues as needed. •Oversees, in collaboration with the Head Start Director, the recruitment and hiring of site staff, including Substitutes. Makes recommendations for the suspension and/or termination of staff to the Head Start Director. •Responsible for effectively managing and resolving conflicts and ensuring the well-being of children and staff. •Establishes and maintains a healthy, safe, and enjoyable working and learning environment for staff, parents, children, and visitors. •Conducts site and facility monitoring per policies and procedures. •Responsible for ensuring quality services are provided, submitting required documentation, forms, and data on time to the Management team. Helps maintain and update (when necessary) all site records. •Submit for approval requests to order materials and supplies for classroom programs, activities and the facility. •Orients employees to the local program and trains and instructs employees in job duties. •Promotes team building by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among staff. •Establishes partnerships with parents that are respectful, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental. •Involves parents in identifying and addressing their family's goals, strengths, and needs. •Assists and supports parents to schedule, attend, and participate in monthly Parent Committee meetings and Parent Experiences. •Provides a minimum of two home visits, with monthly contacts, to each family throughout the school year, providing additional home visits as needed or appropriate. •Communicates observations, concerns, and important information about children and families with the teaching staff and management team. •Provides support to families when health referrals are made, providing continual follow-up and documentation until services have been received. •Develops new and strengthens existing partnerships with local, regional and state providers. •Develops and maintains on-site community resource files. •Documents all services provided for families. •Participates in weekly staff meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all required training. •Performs other duties as assigned or required. Education Requirements: •Must be at least 18 years of age. •Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints. •High School diploma or GED and experience raising/working with young children and/or parents. •Must have, or be willing to earn, a center-based preschool CDA credential or a State-awarded certificate (Alaska SEED Level 6) that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, and be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree, to be completed within the prescribed timeline. •Must have, or have the ability and willingness to earn, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field within 18 months of hire. •Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred. •Must obtain State of Alaska Food Safety Card or Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate and update as required. •Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance. •Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification or college degree as recommended by the program. •Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually. •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. Hours of Work: The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment.