ORCCA: Feed • House • Warm • Educate

TITLE: Brookings HS/EHS Area Manager
SALARY: Professional
HOURS WORKED: Exempt, 42 weeks per year
SUPERVISED BY: EHS Director
STAFF SUPERVISED: All Teachers and Cooks in assigned area

POSITION PURPOSE: Oversee day to day operations of center/s within assigned area, supervise all staff, directly or indirectly, in assigned area; monitor to ensure the provisions of Education, Social, and Health Services as mandated by performance standards and corresponding program work plans. Supervise EHS home-based service delivery within assigned area. Assist management team members, specialists, and site staff with implementation of Health and Nutrition, Disabilities, ERSEA, and Family Services components in Curry County. Serve as a staff and community liaison.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Supervision

1. Monitor job performance using job description and work plan as working tools.
2. Conduct formal observations in their usual work setting and provide feedback of each employee.
3. Conduct goal settings and performance evaluations for staff, supervised.
4. Assist in hiring and dismissal of all employees of assigned area.
5. Ensure the provision of training and technical assistance according to needs identified in performance evaluations, classroom/home visit observations, and individual training plan.
6. Seek input from component coordinators and director as needed.
7. Support staff assigned in supervision of TAP participants.
8. Promote and support parent involvement and value parents as the primary educators of their children.

Operations

1. Provide for smooth center functioning, i.e.: daily schedule, work plan compliance, on-going maintenance and dealing with site emergencies.
2. Post all required information.
3. Provide locked space for medications.
4. Ensure all required records are maintained and submitted to the central office as required.
5. Maintain site inventory.
6. Act as liaison with landlord for ongoing use of facility. (when applicable)
7. Oversee site budgets.

Communication

1. Facilitate on-going communication and promote problem solving within center team.
2. Support center team staff in resolution of their own staff and center concerns whenever appropriate.
3. Facilitate monthly center team meetings at each site assigned
4. Attend Leadership Team meetings regularly and share issues and concerns with Management Team.
5. Participate in planning and program development efforts.
6. Submit written monthly report to supervisor.
7. Ensure two-way liaison between Staff Development Committee and site.

Community Outreach/Public Relations:

1. Represent and promote Head Start within the community/ies assigned by serving on appropriate committees, boards and councils and by attending community meetings, as approved by supervisor.
2. Identify community services and gaps in them by participating with others to assess community resources needed to support families and advance their well-being
3. Advocates for and secures community services and resources for low-income families by maintaining constructive communication with a range of organizations and community service professionals.

Individual/Team Expectations:

• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.
• Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs along with the Head Start program and philosophy.
• Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintain open, two-way communication with staff.
• Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and/or other management staff.
• Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.
• Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.
• Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.
• Physical ability to perform the job.
• Assist with trainings.
• Attend out-of-house trainings, workshops, and conferences and read professional journals to keep current on issues concerning families.

*Perform other jobs as designated by your supervisor, Project Director or ORCCA CEO. Employee may occasionally be asked to work alternate hours and days.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• Minimum B.A. in Early Childhood, Human Services, or related field
• Four years experience with Head Start or program working with preschool education program
• Three years supervisory experience.

 

Work Environment:

• Geographic Area: Coos and Curry Counties
• Primary job site:
• May lift items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Physically able to perform essential job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.

 

Other:

• Licenses: A current Drivers License is required.
• A good driving record is necessary.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ 100,000/300,000 liability limits
• Reliable transportation
• Must be drug free.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Employment Department-Child Care Division Central Background Registry
• Health Appraisal
• Able to drive/travel long distances
• Ability to sit at meetings for as long as four hours at a time
• Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day and during evenings as required
• First Aid /CPR certification

 

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