Support Services Specialist

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Academic Req: Required - High School diploma or GED, and Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, or at onboarding enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 18 months of the time of hire. Work Experience: Required - One year of related work experience. Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1. Protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care. (HSPPS §1302.90) 2. Implement nutrition services that are culturally and developmentally appropriate, meet the nutritional needs of and accommodate the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities. (HSPPS §1302.44) 3. Ensure facilities, equipment, and materials are kept clean and safe for children’s use in accordance with federal policies and agency protocols. (HSPPS §1302.47) 4. Implement hygiene practices that at a minimum ensure (i) Appropriate toileting, hand washing, and diapering procedures are followed; (ii) Safe food preparation; and, (iii) Exposure to blood and body fluids are handled consistent with standards of the Occupational Safety Health Administration. (HSPPS §1302.47) 5. Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting at a minimum suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times, and all standards of conduct. (HSPPS §1302.47, §1302.90) 6. Support and participate in staff development, including completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards (HSPPS §1302.91, §1302.92), continuing professional development, and staff wellness initiatives. 7. Respond to classroom requests for support in a timely manner, which is also compliant with Office of Head Start and agency regulations, policies, and protocols. 8. Establish regular communication with teachers to ensure they are well-informed about their students’ behavior, and progress. 9. Monitor classroom to make certain it is free from physical and environmental hazards. 10. Report all incidents within the timeframes designated in program policy and protocol. Other Responsibilities: 1. Conduct daily cleaning of facilities, including but not limited to classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and common areas and playgrounds. 2. Conduct and maintain inventory control of all cleaning supplies, including ordering and receiving supplies. 3. Perform or arrange seasonal deep cleaning and maintenance of building interior and exterior (i.e. floor waxing, carpet cleaning, pressure wash building). 4. Implement hyper-sanitation protocols when directed. 5. Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed in accordance with federal and agency policy and protocols. …