SAN MARCOS ADMINISTRATION-PARENT INVOLVEMENT AIDE
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT AIDE
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| PROGRAM: |
HEAD START |
| LOCATION: |
SAN MARCOS ADMINISTRATION |
| OPENS IN-HOUSE/PUBLIC: |
July 27, 2009 |
| CLOSES IN-HOUSE/PUBLIC: |
UNTIL FILLED |
| SALARY: |
$9.74 (Step 1) - $10.49 (Step 4) hourly rate |
| STATUS: |
Regular/Full-Time/39 weeks * SEIU Local 221 Union Position |
Position anticipated to be filled in August 2010 pending funding availability. Interviews will be conducted in July 2010.
Position Definition
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Under the supervision of the Parent Involvement Manager, will be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and implementing the Family Literacy Program and assisting in various aspects of the Parent Involvement Service Area.
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Primary Duties
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- Visit MAAC Project Early Head Start centers to work with staff and parents
- Promote positive and effective relationships between staff and parents
- Assist in the planning and coordinating of parent education activities at assigned centers
- Assist in the recruitment and participation of parent education activities at assigned centers
- Act as liaison between Early Head Start parents and adult education agencies, programs, and schools
- Under the guidance and with approval of the Parent Involvement Manager, will plan, coordinate, and implement the Family Literacy Program for Early Head Start Parents and children
- Assist in maintaining accurate parent participation records and reports
- Advocate for the rights of parents;
- Attend some evening/weekend meetings, conferences, training’s and workshops
- Attend center parent meetings at assigned sites. Help with verbal translations as needed
- Other related duties as assigned
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Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills
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- Ability to relate positively and effectively with families of various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
- Must be available to work flexible hours and days
- Knowledge of community resources and procedures
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing required
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Education/Experience/Certification
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- High School diploma or equivalent
- Three (3)-six (6) units in social work/sciences or related field
- One (1) year experience working with adults in a Head Start Program-1st Preferred Requirement
- One (1) year experience working with adults in a social service setting-2nd Preferred Requirement
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Note: Submission of transcripts, certificates, diplomas, verification of work experience may be required for certain Positions.
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Health Status
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Must have a physical examination and TB clearance as required by state and federal regulations by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC Project within seven (7) days of hire for new employees.
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Physical and Mental Demands
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The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.
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Background Clearance
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Positions subject to a background and/or credit check are those that may involve, but are not limited to the following: responsibility for the care, safety and security of people, including children and minors, or property; direct access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information; authority to commit financial resources of MAAC through contracts greater than $5,000; control over business processes, either through functional roles or system security access; access to detailed personally identifiable information about employees which might enable identify theft; access to controlled substances; or possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access.
Note: California State law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to employment or first day in facility.
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Transportation
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Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
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Union Membership
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This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 221, CTW. Dues/deductions begin after 30 days of employment.
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Selection
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A completed MAAC Project employment application, affirmative action form, and resume of qualifying education/experience must be submitted to the MAAC Project Personnel Office, 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 or Head Start Administration Office, 800 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, Suite J San Marcos, CA 92069.
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Disclosure: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
In compliance with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), new employees are required to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the United States and must provide documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility as required for completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9).
MAAC PROJECT promotes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities requiring special attention and/or interview arrangements may
Contact Human Resources.
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MAAC Project Administrative Offices
1355 third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-3595 Ÿ HR Fax (619) 426-3443
Head Start Division
800 W Los Vallecitos, Suite J, San Marcos, CA 92061
(760) 471-4210 Ÿ HR Fax (760) 471-3753
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