Job Description

Metropolitan Family Services

empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.



We are now hiring for a full-time

Home Based Supervisor

to join our

Early Childhood

Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage and support the day-to-day implementation of the Office of Head Start educational services using internal program plans, policies, and procedures which are based on best practices and Head Start Performance Standards. Monitor assigned home visitors and case management staff to using all standards are being met. Monitoring includes, but is not limited to: reviewing data in ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies GOLD, observation, reviewing lesson plans on a weekly basis, and conducting ongoing file reviews. Monitoring occurs on a regular basis and reports are given to the Early Learning Manager on monthly basis. Assure the education and health screenings and assessment of all children within the time frame established by the Head Start Standards. Provides coaching for education staff on best practices, as well as, the agency's Planned Language Approach which is specifically designed to support dual language learners and their families. Assure all disability and mental health referrals commence within the time frame established by the Head Start Standards and LEA. Assure that all educational and health screenings and assessments are recorded in ChildPLUS and Teaching Strategies GOLD within one week of the screening and assessment. Assure that family partnerships and services are completed for each family through ongoing support based on family's strengths and needs. Monitoring includes but is not limited to: reviewing Child Plus (family services, goals, family partnership, family outcomes, referrals made, PIR family needs, and services received) and Teaching Strategies documentation reports. Coordinate and maintain records and statistical data regarding educational activities, attendance and program compliance. Provide input in the development and implementation of curriculum. Assist Parent-Child Educators in planning and implementing socialization activities twice a month, as well as, monthly parent meetings. Have monthly supervision meetings with teams, or, as warranted, individual supervision meetings. As part of this meeting, develops and tracks, and on a yearly basis, Professional Development plans with each Parent Child Educator. Assure the implementation of the staff evaluation process, as a tool for identifying staff development needs. Monitor and participate in staff development training. Provide support to center based staff within the guidelines of Head Start Standards, NAEYC accreditation and COA. In collaboration with other Head Start staff and the Policy Council, participate in the design and implementation of the annual Head Start program self-assessment. Working closely with all other program units, assure the involvement of parents in all aspects of the Head Start program. Assist in developing procedures for transitioning children into and out of the Early and Head Start program and assure that such procedures are implemented throughout the program. Assure that all Parent-Child Educator adhere to the strictest standards of health and safety. Resolve conflicts between parents and staff. Monitors PCEs' supply inventory to ensure materials are consistently available for optimal job performance. Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business. Ensure compliance with the agency's code of conduct. Ensure agency's Head Start fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures. Assist in the development of the agency's annual Head Start self-assessment. Ensure all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency's PIR within set time frames. Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field from an accredited college or university required; Master's preferred. Four (4) years of job-related experience with demonstrated competence. Must have the capacity to offer assistance to Parent-Child Educators in the implementation and adaptation of curricula to individual needs of children in a home-based setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SALARY:

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The salary range for the position is $62,000- $64,000

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

Aetna Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions. Dental and Vision Insurance Options 11 paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) 401K Plan Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning Wellness Initiative Program Employee Assistance Network

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Experience

Required4 year(s): Early childhood or job-related experience with demonstrated competence.
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Education

PreferredMasters or better in Early Childhood Education or related field
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Skills

PreferredAnalytical Skills Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Verbal and Written Communication

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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