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Bulletin-HEAD START SERVS SPEC (EXPECTANT PARENT PROG)(L/D) Bulletin

HEAD START SERVS SPEC (EXPECTANT PARENT PROG)(L/D)
(See notes: Open & Closed Recruitment)
Recruitment #A3588-AD-o16486

Date Opened:     10/23/2009 11:59:00 AM
Filing Deadline:     11/6/2009 11:59:00 AM
Salary:     $35,838.00 - $56,888.00/year
Department:     CHILDRENS SERVICES-HEAD START PR
Job Type:      Open Recruitment
Employment Type:     
Full-Time
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MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs duties assisting with the coordination of services to pre-kindergarten children and conducts community outreach programs.

MAJOR DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

  • Establishes and conducts outreach and recruitment programs to ensure enrollment of eligible expectant parents.
  • Assists with development and implementation of strategies for achieving education and health objectives.
  • Conducts weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly home visits to provide prenatal and postpartum education to expectant parents.
  • Monitors the health status of the expectant parent to ensure that parent’s medical and nutritional needs are being addressed and met during pregnancy.
  • Refers expectant parents to appropriate services and agencies whose unborn has been diagnosed with special needs.
  • Develops and conducts staff/parent training/ education in the areas of pregnancy, breastfeeding, bonding, postpartum care, and infant care.
  • Organizes and maintains both manual and computerized health record keeping systems in accordance with federal standards regarding control and confidentiality.
  • Compiles data on expectant parents obtained through interviews and assessments with parents.
  • Writes narratives and statistical reports.
  • Acts as liaison between expectant parents and community agencies to link expectant parents with pregnancy resources in the community.
  • Encourages expectant parent participation as paid employees, volunteers or observers in Early Head Start activities such as program planning and classroom activities.
  • Refers expectant parents to community based family support programs.
  • Evaluates educational and health services with expectant parents to insure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing education and health service for children with disabilities.
  • Working knowledge of developmental/child psychology.
  • Working knowledge of social services and community resources available for pre
  • kindergarten children and their families.
  • Working knowledge of human behavior and social problems.
  • Skill in the application of interviewing techniques.
  • Ability to work effectively with disabled children as well as others.
  • Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and implement social service and basic education training programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Human Services or a related field.

OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Four years of experience providing early childhood or infant and toddler social services.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

 

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

  
  • Application Screening (Civil Service Office)
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  • Performance Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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  • Written Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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  • Establish List (Civil Service Office)
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  • Department Selection Interviews (Hiring Agency)
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  • Background Investigation (Hiring Agency)
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  • Job Offer (Hiring Agency)

    • CONCLUSION

    SPECIAL NOTE: (Limited Duration) The position to be filled is limited duration. The person hired receives all rights and benefits of the classified service except the right of tenure.

    OPEN AND CLOSED RECRUITMENTS:  We are running concurrent Closed (Internal) and Open recruitments. Internal candidates on a closed eligibility list must be considered first, prior to a selection being made from the open eligibility list. To be considered for the same classification under Open recruitment, internal candidates must also apply under the open recruitment process.

     

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

     

    DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:  The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

     

    NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

     

    NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.  They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

     

    EXAMINATION: Applicants will be competitively rated on the basis of their training and experience. 

     



     

     
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    Hillsborough County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.