$18.11 – $18.11 / Per Hour
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Early Head Start Child Family Specialist – Grand Traverse County
ï‚•Â Proof of COVID vaccination required, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
ï‚•Â Masks are required for all over the age of 2 unless medically unable.
Purpose:
The Early Head Start Child Family Specialist will deliver child development and support services to families in a manner that reflects the NMCAA Head Start Programs goals and expectations as delineated in the local program plans.
Position Objectives:
 To promote and support nurturing relationships between parent/caregivers and their child and provide information and resources that assist parents/caregivers as their child’s first and most important teacher.
ï‚•Â To support family well-being through the family partnership process and to assist families in working towards and meeting individualized goals.
ï‚•Â To represent NMCAA is a professional, supportive, and knowledgeable manner.
Essential functions:
ï‚•Â Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance
ï‚•Â Child Screenings and Assessments
ï‚•Â Education and Early Childhood Development
ï‚•Â Child Health and Safety
ï‚•Â Community Partnerships
ï‚•Â Family Partnerships
ï‚•Â Facilities, Materials and Equipment
ï‚•Â Management Systems and Procedures
ï‚•Â Requirements
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Minimum Education:
 Home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Experience:
ï‚•Â Prior experience working with low income/at risk families
ï‚•Â Experience working directly with children and families preferred
Minimum Skills and Qualities Required:
 and a willingness to adhere to the NMCAA Child and Family Development Program Guidance Policy.
ï‚•Â Demonstrate a strength-based approach in working with families.
ï‚•Â Possess effective written and interpersonal communications skills necessary to partner cooperatively with coworkers, families, other agencies, and health entities.
ï‚•Â Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multitask to work efficiently and effectively.
ï‚•Â Knowledge of basic computer skills and office equipment.
ï‚•Â Dedication and adherence to confidentiality.
ï‚•Â Commitment to engaging in positive interactions with co-workers and clients in a non-judgmental, tactful, and courteous manner.
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ï‚•Â Summary
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Early Head Start Child Family Specialist – Kalkaska County
The Early Head Start Child Family Specialist will deliver child development and support
services to families in a manner that reflects the NMCAA Head Start Programs goals
and expectations as delineated in the local program plans.
Home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience working with low income/at risk families.
Experience working directly with children and families preferred.
Proof of COVID vaccination required unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Masks are required for all individuals over the age of 2 unless medically unable.
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $18.11 per hour.
EOE. For details visit www.nmcaa.net
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ï‚•Â Additional Information
ï‚•Â Hours Per Week:
40 per week
ï‚•Â Weeks per Year:
52 weeks per year
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