Site Assistant

High School Diploma/GED.   Minimum one year’s related experience.   Computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to operate standard office equipment and perform standard office procedures requiring good business communication and math skills are required.  English/Spanish bi-lingual is a plus.

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to the Site Administrator.  The Site Assistant  is responsible for creating a welcoming environment and positively representing WSEM to the general public, service recipients, staff, and donors.  The Site Assistant provides information about the Youth and Family Learning Center and is able to make accurate referrals to all WSEM programs.   Serves as receptionist at the site, handles telephone communications and disseminates messages appropriately.  Completes all work requests given by Site Manager. Assists in clerical responsibilities as requested by WSEM staff  (e.g. typing, filing, photocopying, archiving, maintaining resource materials).  Inputs data entry such as voucher hours, COPA information, and attendance data.. Assists with intake process and maintaining families’ documents. Helps with recruitment activities.  Assists with the collection of parent payments and voucher processing.  Attends staff meetings as assigned. Assists with taking minutes and maintaining staff meeting records. Assists in classrooms when needed and performs other duties as assigned.

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WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145

Health/Dental Nutrition Coordinator

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing ,Community Health or a related field required.  Masters degree preferred.     At least 2 years experience in a supervisory or administrative position.    Must have superior organization and planning skills,  oral and written communication skills.  Must be adept at maintaining accurate documentation and records.  Prior experience developing and presenting training materials is helpful.  Reliable personal transportation and driver’s’ license is necessary. 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Health/Dental/Nutrition Components as defined by Head Start Performance Standards and other relevant rules and regulations (including USDA) to ensure program compliance, including program and budget development, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating. Responsible for keeping the Director informed of component needs and problems.  Develops a Health/Dental/Nutrition program and budget which meets all applicable rules and regulations and which meets the needs of children and families.  Organizes, coordinates and implements the program to meet compliance. Coordinates component activities with all other components.  Acts as liaison, presenting WSEM and Head Start missions to the community.         Performs other related duties as assigned.                   

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WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145

Collaborative Liaison

BA/AA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. At least 3 years experience in Early Childhood and/or collaborative settings.  High/Scope experience preferred.  Must possess good written and oral communication skills.  Computer skills required.

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to Family Support Coordinator. Responsible for effective communication planning, managing, and maintaining collaborative activities to ensure Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Standards and Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services Regulations..  Assist with recruitment of potential collaborative partners. Screen prospective centers and explain requirements and benefits of program. Monitor center for acceptance into program.  Provide start-up assistance including enrollment, set-up of files, and training on procedures of program.    Establish and maintain a working relationship with each collaborative partner. Schedule and conduct collaborative visits a minimum of once a month.   

Facilitate transition of families from county voucher system to ELI program. Maintain communication with County ELI office to ensure timely authorization of ELI children. Monitor KinderAttend website daily for authorizations, change of status, and attendance of children. Verify and review attendance hours for collaborative centers prior to pay  cycle submission. Provide support, technical assistance and trainings to assigned collaborative partners in the following areas: children’s files, rosters, health tracking, screenings, monitoring and parent activities. Provide a monthly calendar, checklist and agency information to collaborative partners to keep them aware of agency activities.  Assist with trainings for collaborative partners on required screenings. Assist with the child staffing and referral system to ensure services are being provided to families and children as needed. Complete monthly reports and other reports as needed including site visit forms summarizing visit, action plans and follow-up at centers.  Attend ELI and Family Support meetings, and other meetings as required.  Responsible for recruitment and maintaining funded enrollment levels.  Perform other duties as assigned.

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WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development is preferred.   Associates degree in ECE is required.   Minimum two years’ experience required.   Must be computer literate and have good oral and written computer skills.  Must be able to work well in a collaborative environment, and related positively with staff, parents, and the community.   Knowledge f Head Start/High Scope is helpful. 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to the Site Administrator. The Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing center activities for toddler or preschool children to ensure the program meets Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing requirements.  The Teacher will assist with classroom set up, maintain children’s files, and oversee daily operations in the classroom.  

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WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145

Assoc. degree in Early Childhood Education is desired.  CDA is required.  2 years experience in child development is required. Organizational and people skills a must. Experience working with computers           Good oral/written communication skills Ability to relate positively with staff, parents, and the community.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to the Lead Teacher. The Co-Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing center activities to ensure the program meets established standards and requirements.  S/he will provide an environment that is safe and healthy, assist with classroom set-up and maintenance, and classroom management.  This position will also administer screenings and assessments, keeping accurate children’s records and schedule and conduct parent conferences.

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WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related area.  Minimum 1 year relevant exposure to, or experience working with, hard-to-serve clients.  Background in Business Development preferred. Flexibility/openness with hard-to-serve people. Strong oral and written English and Spanish skills.  Strong organizational skills. Strong public speaking/teaching. High energy/positive attitude.  Ability to Multi-Task. Multicultural sensitivity. Ability to cope in potentially high-stress situations.  Capacity to represent El Barrio/WSEM before general public when required.

JOB SUMMARY

Conduct interviews with clients to assess barriers to employment and fill out individual service plan. Responsible for making client referrals for supportive services such as clothing, transportation and child care.  Responsible for attendance and case note reporting through database management system. Maintain current and organized information on job postings in the Greater Cleveland area. Responsible for updating and maintaining client files with the highest level of detail and timeliness possible. Meet with job search clients on a daily basis, provide them with effective job leads, perform any and all activities conducive to the client’s obtaining employment, and following up on job search activities. Revise and correct any and all documentation produced by clients to ensure quality material, such as resumes and cover letters. Conduct mock interviews during the Job Readiness program, when required. Direct workshops and instruct classes within the Job Readiness program. Ensure that all required forms are properly completed. Develop and maintain cordial relationships between El Barrio’s Job Readiness program and individual Employment & Family Service caseworkers, communicating with them and providing requisite information as needed. Develop and maintain cordial relationships with current and potential employers. Provide information on client completions to Manager of Adult Services for monthly billing. Attend assigned meetings, assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Send or fax resume to:

WSEM - Attn: Human Resources

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH  44102

216-651-4145