Program Supervisor 1

Who we are looking for: We are looking for a dynamic, bi-lingual (Spanish/English) individual for the A Family Place Relief Nursery program. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, sensitive, and respectful of all people, with a desire to make a difference for families and communities served by LCS Northwest.   THE ROLE: The Relief Nursery Site Supervisor is responsible, under the supervision of the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program (TECP) Supervisor and in collaboration with the A Family Place (AFP) Program Director, for the planning, implementation, and coordination of therapeutic classroom and home visiting service delivery at the McMinnville site; personnel development, clinical/case management and reflective supervision to McMinnville Relief Nursery staff; and documentation and reporting related to the AFP Therapeutic Early Childhood program. Provides assistance to staff in crisis and emergency situations. Oversees and/or provides in-class and technical supervision and support to Teacher Interventionists, Assistant Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, Relief Nursery Volunteers, and AFP Interns. In therapeutic classroom 2 days a week as Teacher Interventionist. This is a bilingual (Spanish/English) required position and is full-time at 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week).   Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   Monitor all aspects of the McMinnville Therapeutic Early Childhood Program (TECP) on-site a minimum of 50% of TECP programming time (Mon-Thur 9-12, 1x a month on Friday for respite as needed for support) accompanies and observes Teacher Interventionists/Home Visitors on home visits, provides feedback, and maintains related documentation completes classroom observations, provides feedback to the teaching team, and maintains related documentation Coaches Teacher Interventionists/Home visitors, Assistant Teachers, and Teacher Aides toward best practices in all areas of their work through regular one-on-one meetings, teaching-team debrief meetings, and regular Relief Nursery All Staff meetings using a strength-based approach and reflective supervision strategies Meet with the AFP Leadership Team to ensure collaboration and continuity of service delivery Participate in hiring, training, and performance evaluation of McMinnville Relief Nursery TECP staff Maintain knowledge of best practices in the areas of:  Child-focused assessment, programming, intervention, and evaluation  Family-focused assessment, programming, intervention, and evaluation  Current expectations and/or changes in the Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries (OARN) requirements  Trends in interventions with families affected by trauma  Maintain standards required by certifying agencies including: ○ State of Oregon’s Child Care Division ○ Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries Co-teach in Therapeutic Classroom 2-days a week with teaching team Support program in the maintenance of State and local databases Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for AFP Program Director Participate in the PQI process as needed by the AFP Program Director Track all state technical requirements for programs and maintain support systems to achieve compliance Attend to daily operational/facility needs in cooperation with AFP Director, AFP Coordinator, and LCS Operations Manager   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises McMinnville Relief Nursery Teacher/Interventionists, Assistant Teachers, and Classroom Aide/Food Prep staff, including documentation, periodic classroom and home visit observations, training, and professional development plans. Co-facilitate team reflective supervision group sessions.   QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English Positive work behaviors Demonstration of a positive, optimistic attitude. Listens actively and uses conflict resolution skills. Supervisory skills Instills a positive, optimistic attitude in staff Transmits a sense of mission to the work team Supports staff Monitors team performance Encourages team participation Together with the TECP Supervisor, annually appraises the individual performance of program staff Knowledge of, and ability to work with social service agencies, schools, and other community agencies regarding referrals and treatment continuity Ability to use a positive, strengths-based approach in working with families Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member Ability to be very organized regarding paperwork, be detail oriented, and have the ability to effectively prioritize work responsibilities Ability to work with at-risk parents during in-home visits, planning and presenting materials to meet the current parenting needs of the families Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to work in a multicultural setting Good judgment and common sense; the ability to respond effectively to emergent and crisis situations Dependability and flexibility Ability to delegate and train others Requires strict adherence to HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Four years of experience working with high-risk populations with an emphasis on families with children ages 0-5 in the area of home visiting and/or early childhood classrooms, along with one year of supervisory and/or administrative responsibilities is required. A demonstrated solid understanding of and experience in supervising and motivating staff, as well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of infant and child development, parent-child attachment, maternal-infant health and wellbeing, and dynamics of child abuse and neglect is required. Oregon Registry Online Step 9 required. A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Early Childhood, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a similar related field is preferred. Infant-toddler Mental Health Endorsement is preferred. Experience with reflective practice and reflective supervision is preferred.   LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Bilingual Spanish/English is required. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English.  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A current clearance from the Central Background Registry or the ability to obtain CBR clearance is required. Current pediatric CPR & First Aid certification and Oregon Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Must have a current driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle. THE PERKS:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, pharmaceutical and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked).  Up to 2 ½ weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 11 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you.  Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided. Staff eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer. 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