Relief Nursery Site Supervisor

THE ROLE: The Site Supervisor for A Family Gathering Place (AFGP) Relief Nursery provides supervision to teacher/interventionists in the therapeutic early childhood program and Outreach services. Provides assistance to staff in crisis and emergency situations. Coordinates child care workers for parent classes, respite sessions and other events, including evening work. Coordinates reporting to certifying and licensing agencies and maintains records and standards necessary for annual certifications.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  Site Supervisor Functions:  ● Attend to daily operational/facility needs in cooperation with program management  ● Monitor the therapeutic early childhood classroom on-site a minimum of 50% of AFGP programming time (M/W/TH/F from 9:30am-12:30pm and at least 1x a month for respite services)  ● Meet with AFGP Leadership Team to ensure collaboration and supervision of program  ● Attend state or local meetings as requested by the AFGP Program Manager ● Act as main point of contact and substitute for teachers and volunteers  ● Oversee the coordination and upkeep of the on-site Family Resources Room  (Diapers & Wipes Bank, Food Pantry & Clothing Closet) in collaboration with assigned staff  ● Make referrals to other agencies when appropriate and respond to all referrals via the screening and enrollment process in a timely fashion ● Maintain standards and complete quarterly reports required by certifying agencies including:  ○ State of Oregon’s Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)  ○ Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries (OARN)  Operational Functions:  ● Order and deliver site-specific supplies through standard agency process ● Perform general administrative tasks  ● Ensure opening and closing safety procedures are adhered to  ● Adhere to safety guidelines and take an active role in ensuring the safety of site staff ● Work with the Program Manager and/or vendor to ensure the facility is cleaned appropriately and on schedule  ● Work with Program Manager on the placement and supervision of site-related interns and volunteers  ● Work with Program Manager to provide staff introductions and facility walk-throughs for new hires  ● Review and forward invoices to Program Manager in a timely manner ● Greet clients/visitors and route incoming calls and emails as needed  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for the site supervision of the teacher/interventionists in the therapeutic early childhood program (classroom) and Outreach services, as well as classroom support staff.  INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: This position interacts with a variety of public and private community organizations, agencies, and communities. Positive, clear, and accurate communication skills are of utmost importance. This position requires the ability to deal effectively with families, clients, staff members, and the general public. This will require courtesy and confidentiality at all times.  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 the essential functions.  ● Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and non-verbal  ● Ability to work effectively with data, work independently, and work closely as a team member  ● Ability to adapt, work effectively under pressure, and work with adults who have a variety of stresses/challenges (e.g., cognitive delays, chemical dependency, mental illness)  ● Comprehensive knowledge of indicators and effects of maltreatment, abuse and neglect on children, nutrition, health, safety, special needs, generational poverty and the distinct needs of low-income families, and community/county resources  ● Knowledge of early childhood development (birth to six years), curriculum development and implementation, positive discipline, and early childhood learning strategies  ● Good stress management, self-care, active listening, analytical, and conflict resolution skills  ● Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect, identify and record significant individual and group behaviors and to conduct objective assessments and evaluation, and to learn and apply Therapeutic Principles  ● Ability to work with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging and patient manner  ● Ability to educate and oversee groups of parents and children, be flexible in schedule of work hours and days (to best meet needs of families), respond effectively to emergent situations, and willingness to seek and accept supervision and implement recommendations in a timely manner  ● Must be able to work in a multicultural setting  ● Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality  ● Have an ORO score of 10 or higher ● Ability to pass multiple background checks; Central Registry (CBR) and ORCHARDS  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field is preferred. Two years of experience in an early childhood program working with children and families, including home visitation duties is required. 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 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 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. LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Salary : $23 - $32