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SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.
CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief Overview
Oversee recruitment and retention of Early Head Start children and families, social services referral system, career services, parent involvement, Family Review process, and coordination of program events. Provide direct support to Early Head Start families through information referrals and available community resources. Serve as link to Parent Committees. Help keep staff apprised of parent issues. Ensure compliance with Head Start mandates, as well as other licensing/accreditation standards and research protocols. Meet Non-Federal Share/in-kind targets. Supervise staff, interns, graduate students, and volunteers.What you will do
Represent and advocate for Early Head Start program in the community. Recruit EHS eligible children and families, including children with disabilities, and retain them until the children reach age 3.
Recruit, hire, and manage performance of staff, interns, graduate students, volunteers, etc.
Provide workshops and training to meet parent and staff needs.
Assure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act and other regulations.
Work collaboratively with parents (including Policy Council and Parent Committees) and staff including specialists, coordinators, and managers. Create partnerships with community organizations where possible to achieve goals of the families and the program.
As part of the Management Team, develop, review, and update program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, including the Technical Assistance and Training Plan.Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Qualifications
At least three (3) years relevant experience, working with low-income families, including supervisory experience. Required
Experience performing recruitment and application duties in a social service setting Required
Experience working with families of diverse backgrounds, teen parents, expectant families, families with infants and toddlers, and families involved with the Child Welfare system. Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration and engagement; excellent assessment skills, including observing and interviewing; and good supervisory and training skills.
Specialized Training: Knowledge in overall dynamics of case management and human service delivery systems. Knowledge of local community programs and agencies. Ability to use sound judgment in analyzing social services information to recommend appropriate available services. Able to work independently. Very good computer skills.
Willingness and ability to travel using own car, shuttles, buses, subways and/or trains is required. Frequent local travel is required.
Bilingual skills (Preferred proficiency)
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and gl bal community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco StatementChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.