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Program Specialist
Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT is seeking to hire a full-time, year-round, Program Specialist to supervise and coach our Head Start Teachers.
Are you looking for a job in social services where you can see the difference you make in the lives of those you serve? Would you like to work for a nonprofit that has room for growth and often promotes from within?
Come work for the agency that has been awarded Best of State 2024 for Best Public Preschool and Best Charitable Service Organization. If so, please read on!
This Program Specialist position earns a competitive wage of $32.03/hour based on experience and credentials. We also offer generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, paid time off (PTO up to 192 hours a year), and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care. Location TBD.
ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION
Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community.
The culture here at Utah Community Action is based on our agency's values of appreciation, compassion, integrity, respect, and trust. Our management team is well-trained and maintains an open-door policy so that our employees can ask questions and easily solve problems. We also offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Required Education, Experience, Licenses
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Studies, or in a related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood essential topics.
- 2-year supervisory experience.
- Must complete and maintain Infant Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification (within first 3 months of employment).
Preferred Education and Experience, Licenses
- Previous Head Start experience.
- Must complete and maintain Infant. Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification.
- Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA.
Competencies:
- Supervises, supports, mentors, guides, trains and provides feedback to teaching staff.
- Supports ongoing professional development through training, meetings, resources and education courses
- Supports teaching staff with the effective implementation with fidelity of the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, The Preschool Sixth Edition, Digital Curriculum Resources, TSG Online Assessment System.
- Reviews with teaching teams of the TSG Class Profile reports to ensure course corrections are made in each classroom and implemented to improve children's outcomes.
- Conducts Family Reviews
- Conducts regular classroom visits throughout the school year to ensure compliance
- Sets performance and professional goals with teaching staff based on job competencies; offers skillful, reflective supervision that builds on staff member's individual strengths.
- Participate in ongoing Professional Development by keeping up to date on current research and trends, attending trainings, workshops, and/or conferences.
READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level job in social services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid Level
Organization Mission : Utah Community Action’s mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities through self-reliance and education programs.
DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : To help people step out of homelessness and back into our community
DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) is essential to The Road Home’s mission of helping people experiencing homelessness move back into housing. We know that having a more diverse team makes our organization stronger and leads to better experiences and outcomes for the people in our programs.
Job Location : Salt Lake City, UT
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 11/12/2024
Compensation Type : Hourly
Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time
Pay Range : $32.02/hour