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SummaryNO ON-CALL HOURS. All routine travel is within Knox County.Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low income children and their families. Head Start provides children, including those with special needs, with services that actively encourage and promote social, emotional, intellectual (school readiness skills), physical growth and development. Head Start fosters good health through well child checks and dental exams, current immunizations, nutrition and lead risk assessments. Parent involvement is one of the cornerstones of the program and parents have many and varied opportunities to participate in their child's education and development. Support services are available for families including social services, mental health and disability services, and transportation.DutiesConducts planning activities and completes required documentation related to family/health services, center duties, and overall program needsConducts and provides activities and services necessary for effective delivery of family and health servicesConducts eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance activities in compliance with Head Start regulations and local operational plans and procedures to assist in reaching and maintaining full enrollmentCommunicates, coordinates, and integrates effectively with staff, parents, and community representatives, and fulfills center duties to meet overall program goals for children and family service deliveryRequirementsRequirements:B.S. in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, or related fieldCriminal background check (fingerprint, vulnerable person's registry, etc.)Experience working with impoverished children and familiesExperience and comfort with making home visitsStrong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsValid Driver's License & ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Vehicle for work related travelAbility to read, write, and speak EnglishLegally eligible to work in the USNice To HavesCase Management experienceExperience in an early childhood classroomBenefitsFree life insurance equivalent to one year?s salary (up to $50,000)Dental and vision insuranceFree health insurance for the individualRetirement contributions by the employer equivalent to 6% of one's salary after one year of employmentOver three weeks of paid leave for winter break, spring break, holidays, etc.Sick LeavePublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) EmployerOvertime pay over 40 hoursNo-cost meals when working with childrenDeferred Compensation PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending accountKnoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start
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