Enrollment and Administrative Specialist

About Head Start of Yamhill County Mission Statement We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging. 5-year goals 2024-2029 In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services.

These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1 :

HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community. Goal #2 : All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation. Goal #3 : HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach. Goal #4 : Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position has the primary responsibility of participant enrollment application verification activities to ensure program requirements are implemented consistently according to agency policies and procedures. Provides general office support for the Head Start of Yamhill County administrative office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment concerning privileged information 2. Good written and oral communication. 3. Bilingual, able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish required. 4. Retain and apply detailed information to accurately follow multi-step administrative processes and procedures. 5. Data Entry experience. 6. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all interactions. 7. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including data systems, internet and e-mail 8. Able to file appropriately using alpha-numeric filing system. 9. Enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate, sensitive and respectful personality. 10. Must be a self-starter, on-time and dependable. 11. Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations. 12. Able to work well with multiple persons including parents, coordinators, managers, staff, vendors, contractors, and the general public. 13. Demonstrate the ability to use positive guidance techniques (PBIS) with children, families, and co-workers. 14. Demonstrate an understanding in ethical practices as listed in the NAEYC Code of Ethics 15. Must be free of child care-restrictible disease, as defined in OAR 333-019-0010, symptoms of physical illness, as defined in

OAR 414-300-0220

(1), or mental incapacity that poses a threat to the health or safety of children 16. Reliable transportation

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or GED required, administrative certification preferred. 3 years' general office experience preferred. 2. Head Start, Early Head Start, family services, and/ or non-profit experience is preferred.

FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

https://yamhillheadstart.org/current-job-openings/

Pay:

$20.79 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Clerical/Data Entry/Filing:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required) English (Required)

Work Location:

In person