Childen's Services Speciaist at Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA)

CHARACTERISTICS OFWORK

Under the supervision of the Children's Services Director, the Children's Services Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, guiding, training, supervising, evaluating, supporting, and collaborating to ensure the effective operation of the delivery services in the Education/Early Childhood Program, to include Early Head Start .

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with two (2) years experience of having worked with preschool children and families in a child development program. Ability to communicate effectively.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

- pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks.

- meet State health requirements.

SUPERVISION AND CONTROL

The Children's Services Specialist is directly responsible to the Children's Services Director, who is responsible to the Vice President, Head Start and Early Childhood Programs. The Children's Services Specialist will be evaluated semi-annually by the Children's Services Director. The evaluation will be conducted through a process of performance monitoring and progress reviews. The evaluation will be reviewed and approved by the Vice President, Head Start and Early Childhood Programs.