information updated on 1-22-10

In anticipation of an Early Head Start (comprehensive services to children birth to 3 years old) program implementation, RCFS is posting several job announcements.  When reviewing, please keep in mind:

• Resumes will be reviewed beginning January 4, 2010.
• All questions, comments, and concerns should be sent to Post Office Box 5100, Columbia, SC 29250.  No other contact will be accepted (phone call, fax, email, or visit).
• All positions are open until filled.  Anticipated hiring dates are listed at the top of each job announcement.
• Please check back often as more information and other job postings are anticipated in the future.
• Richland County First Steps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants.  The organization's recruiting, promotion practices and other conditions of employment shall be maintained and conducted in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, sex, gender, religion or national origin.

Early Head Start Parent Educator (up to 5) to deliver PAT programming
(Resumes for this position will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2010)

Reports to: PAT Supervisor
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families
• Current drivers license
• Ability to speak before groups
• Ability to organize and present correct information and answer questions effectively
• Effective listening and observation skills
• Ability to relate comfortably to people of varied educational backgrounds and of all socio-economics and cultural groups
• Commitment to parent decision-making
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with others
• Knowledge of and ability to work with variety of community resources
• To pass criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to employment

Responsibilities / Expectations:

• Treat Head Start participants, community members and fellow staff with positive regard as defined in Head Start‘s mission statement.
• Provide weekly home visits of 90 minutes to each family for 10 – 12 families
• Provide twice monthly group socialization meetings
• Maintain documentation of parent group meetings and parent education sessions on a timely basis.
• Maintain documentation on parent activities and non-federal resources generated.
• Attends staff meetings to collaborate and coordinate with co-workers
• Coordinates activities for families to include family literacy, family fun days, social and educational events, and facilitates parent involvement in community activities
• Promotes, organizes, and insures parent participation in conduct of annual program evaluation and self-assessment.
• Promotes effective communication between staff and parents and provides for a regular system of communication of program information and activities to parents.
• Participate in an individual continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

Early Head Start Intake Coordinator
(POSITION CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS)

Reports to: Early Head Start Program Director
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Ability to independently operate standard office equipment including personal computer
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Attention to detail
• To pass criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to first day of work

Responsibilities / Expectations:

• Coordinate, manage, and communicate with all referral sources.
• Manage eligibility documentation.
• Managing the waiting lists and assure full enrollment in both center based and home based programs.
• Preparing Federal and internal reports on sources of referrals, demographics and special reports on homeless families, foster families, families who are served as a result of court-ordered interventions relating to child abuse or neglect. 

• Treat Head Start participants, community members and fellow staff with positive regard as defined in Head Start‘s mission statement.
• Aggregate program data for use by EHS Program Director, Financial Coordinator and Center Care Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

 

Early Head Start Parent Educator (PAT) Supervisor
(POSITION CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS)

Reports to: Early Head Start Program Director
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families
• Current drivers license
• Ability to speak before groups
• Ability to organize and present correct information and answer questions effectively
• Effective listening and observation skills
• Ability to relate comfortably to people of varied educational backgrounds and of all socio-economics and cultural groups
• Commitment to parent decision-making
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with others
• Knowledge of and ability to work with variety of community resources
• To pass criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to employment

Responsibilities / Expectations:

• Treat Head Start participants, community members and fellow staff with positive regard as defined in Head Start‘s mission statement.
• Effectively manage up to 8 Parent Educators
• Provide twice monthly group socialization meetings
• Maintain documentation of parent group meetings and parent education sessions on a timely basis.
• Maintain documentation on parent activities and non-federal resources generated.
• Attends staff meetings to collaborate and coordinate with co-workers
• Coordinates activities for families to include family literacy, family fun days, social and educational events, and facilitates parent involvement in community activities
• Promotes, organizes, and insures parent participation in conduct of annual program evaluation and self-assessment.
• Promotes effective communication between staff and parents and provides for a regular system of communication of program information and activities to parents.
• Participate in an individual continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

In addition, Richland County First Steps is assisting with the recruitment/selection of classroom teachers for Early Head Start.  The position description below is for INFORMATION ONLY.  

Early Head Start Classroom Teacher (up to 10)
(Anticipated fill date:  March 2010)

Reports to: Child Care Center Director
Qualifications:

• Minimum of Child Development Associate Credential, Associate or Bachelor degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Experience as a teacher of infants and toddlers
• Experience with Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development and teaching strategies
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well with parents from diverse backgrounds
• Respect for individual differences
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities / Expectations:

• Provide a positive, nurturing, healthy, developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environment  for infants and toddlers including:
• Structure the environment appropriately for infants, toddlers and young children
• Match expectations to the children’s developing capabilities
• Show genuine respect for the children at all times
• Be consistent at all times
• Model and encourage expected behaviors
• Set clear limits
• Recognize and reinforce positive behavior
• Encourage problem solving and self-help skills
• Direct communication with and listen to each child
• Design interactions and activities that encourage success
• Encourage and promote parental involvement.
• Conduct parent conferences to share and gain information on children's progress, needs, and interests and provides for other parent contacts on a variety of issues, including child's attendance.
• Assess physical, social, emotional and cognitive development and learning readiness of children using assigned tools, sharing results with parents, and, in concert with parents planning an individual program plan for each child to meet child's needs.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid certification.

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Administrative Coordinator
(POSITION CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS)

Responsible for overall administrative support including: human resources/benefits, support of Board of Directors, budget administration/tracking/reporting, physical site(s) management, and the oversight of the collection of data for several RCFS programs.  Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to PO Box 5100, Columbia, SC 29250.  No other contact please. 

Essential Functions/Percentage of Time

1. Through use of word processing equipment prepares letters, memoranda, reports and other material into either draft or final form, ensuring that the format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct.  Assists in coordinating meetings for the Executive Director with direct reports, internal and external groups, including the preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes.
• Percentage of Time: 20%
2. Develops, implements and utilizes forms and systems for use in office management.
• Percentage of Time: 10%
3. Coordinates incoming and outgoing materials between the Executive Director, other departments, and various external agencies related to RCFS.  Maintains comprehensive file systems and databases.
• Percentage of Time:  20%
4. Primary coordinator for board activities. 
• Percentage of Time:  15%
5. Receives incoming correspondence: screens that which can be handled personally, forwards remainder with necessary background information to the appropriate staff member.
• Percentage of Time:  10%
6. Attends board meeting to record minutes.  Prepares minutes for distribution.
• Percentage of Time:  10%
7. Ensures that all public material (web site, newsletter, flyers) are available and up to date.
• Percentage of Time:  10%
8. Additional duties as needed.

• Percentage of Time:  5%