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Form of workNOTICE OF VACANCY(GRANT-FUNDED POSITION) POSITION: HIPPY HOME-BASED EDUCATOR, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), 30 hrs. a week LOCATION: As assigned by the Program Coordinators and/or Grant Managers Office Location: CES JOB SUMMARY: The Home-Based Educator is responsible for initiating and maintaining weekly home visits with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family's home and be intensive (each visit should last for at least one hour).
The Home-Based Educator will role play new activities, report on each family's progress, and discuss any challenges encountered in home visits. Assist with weekly activities for the Toddler Play Group in conjunction with the Judy Center programs. Serve as a member of the Judy Center Service Coordination Team and attend monthly meetings.
Support partners by participating in monthly events. Weekly attendance at staff meetings is required to maintain files and prepare for visits as well as well as attendance at state and national trainings. REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) program certificate, with preference given to applicant with some college education.Experience working with children (ages 3-5) and their families preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must haveKnowledge of normal child growth and development, as well as parent-child relationships.Ability to plan and organize group meetings and special events.Ability to demonstrate motivation to parent and the ability to learn and practice HIPPY activities.Ability to be non-judgmental.Knowledge of community resources.Ability to establish and maintain personal/programmatic boundaries, while providing supportive services.Ability to demonstrate and assist families in setting up learning stations in a home environment.Experience working in culturally diverse communities and families.Ability to understand and communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.Access to a dependable vehicle.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) may find appropriate and acceptable.Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain regular family contact as required by individual levels and assigned by the Program Coordinator.Demonstrate and assist families in setting up learning stations in the home environment.Role play new activities with the family.Assess and report family progress.Report problems encountered during home visits.Maintain a dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the CCPS' HIPPY program.Work within the program guidelines to meet the needs of families and of the program, which can include late afternoon appointments. Evening or weekend appointments need to be approved by the program supervisor.Comply with all HIPPY CCPS' Policies and Procedures.Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.Support and participate in activities sponsored by program partners such as the Judy Center Toddler Playgroup.OTHER DUTIES: Assist with weekly activities for the Toddler Play Group. Attend monthly meetings of the Judy Center Service Coordination Team.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires light physical effort. UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position; 30 Hours per week; $15.00 per hour; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit. FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy JOB POSTING: Open Until Filled APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/ References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment.
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors.
The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors. Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Mrs. Cecelia LewisDirector of Student Services Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr.
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Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Focrcas.ed.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccherrym%40calvertnet.k12.md.us%7C76df776dfc7d4cadd3b208d974550907%7C022d9fca60a34aac9a90c18e51ac527e%7C0%7C0%7C637668730847329549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=n9zXvmWUJdy%2FxodEiZCHbIr2kan1X%2Fj2fgwlx%2FvoCOI%3D&reserved=0 or call 1-800-421-3481.
