MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance Must be able to speak, read and write English Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment Must have 3 years' experience with clerical duties Must be skilled in data entry Must have superior computer skills - Microsoft Windows environment and Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Family Services Coordinator with all documentations, files and verify reports Assist Family Services Coordinator schedule and prepare flyers for parent meetings and ongoing trainings Assist Family Services Coordinator with Content areas forms Assist in cloths drive distributions Recruit Volunteers Seek donations for HS/EHS parents meetings and trainings Parent Committee Meetings Fundraising Projects, Initial & Final Reports Volunteer Reports Preparing Handouts for Parent's Meetings Supplying all centers with content area forms Attend Training's/Conference when requested. Monitor Parents Meetings - Monitor Centers. Data entry in to ChildPlus Filing Generating Reports/Memos as requested by the Family Services Coordinator Maintain system of organization to expedite recruitment of children Maintain working relationship with all supportive agencies and institutions involved with Head Start families such as schools, churches, County Welfare Department, Clinics, and poverty programs When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Averages six hours of sitting, one hour of standing, and one hour of walking in a usual workday Requires employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties Needs to carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally Uses lower extremities frequently in simple/firm movement and balancing Maintains head/neck continuously in flexing movements and occasionally in static position & rotational/extension movements Needs appropriate or corrected vision, requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, uses eye adjustment in doing near point work, and requires the ability to identify and distinguish colors Does frequent speaking/hearing tasks with staff, co-workers, parents and supervisors Performs work area surveys to prevent injuries or accidents Exposure to indifferent outdoor weather conditions (cold, heat, sun, rain etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of job related activities Communicates and works effectively with parents, community, staff and immediate supervisor Works on repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness Performs a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure Maintains confidentiality and avoids gossip Works in stressful situations Maintains equipment in good working order Practices safety by: Complying with safety rules Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Using safety equipment (support belts, goggles, etc.) Using proper climbing equipment