OVO is seeking a seasoned mental health services professional to join our interdisciplinary team. The Mental Health/Special Needs Coordinator coordinates mental health screenings for at-risk preschoolers, works with established community partner agencies to initiate mental health and disability services, and provides training and support to Head Start staff on behavioral intervention strategies.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education or other related field is required. 

Some of the job duties include:

Provide consultation to teaching staff on disabilities, mental health issues and social/emotional concerns.

Organize and coordinate the programs disabilities concerns which include recruitment, enrollment, diagnosis and provision of services.

Obtain a diagnostic report and confirmation of disabling conditions by the appropriate professional and develop a follow up plan for assistance to be used with the child in given activities.

Coordinate conferences and staffing patterns to better serve disabled clients.

Advocate for children with disabilities or special needs to ensure smooth transition to public school programs. Review and evaluate teacher referrals.

Work with program staff to implement the social/emotional curriculum to address both preventative and responsive measures for children and staff in all classrooms to ensure all requirements are being implemented.

Schedule and conduct weekly coaching observations.

Provide modeling and hands-on support teaching staff and children.

Support staff through the development and follow-up of individualized behavior assessments.

Support staff by providing mental health and wellness information and regularly scheduled opportunities to learn about mental health, wellness and health education.

Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community.

Utilize, monitor and maintain information on databases. Submit timely, accurate and neat reports.

Provide ongoing communication with staff and families.

Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages and values of each family.

OVO is and equal opportunity employer and provider.

Ohio Valley Opportunities, a leader in community action, is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for our Madison office. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker with the ability to analyze and present complicated information.  Exceptional organizational skills are critical.  Professional experience should include advanced written and electronic communications, interfacing with a variety of professionals and the public, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A minimum of an Associate’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience is preferred.

Some of the job duties include:

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions; Ability to maintain a positive, professional demeanor.
• Conserves management team’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Maintains agency website, and updates social media weekly.
• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Completes all other projects as assigned.
• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions.
• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; enters and maintains database for inventory control and tags inventoried items.
• Maintains a data base for agency inventory of all office furniture and equipment, tagging and recording new items purchased and documenting disposed items.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prepares outgoing mail, picks up and delivers incoming mail.
• Schedules vehicle maintenance, vehicle use logs and key sign out log.
• Acts as a liaison with agency departments and outside agencies.
• Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects which may include planning and coordinating events, disseminating information, coordinating direct mailings and creating brochures.
• Accurately enters data for Community Services Block Grant and other funding, as required.

Along with a competitive salary, OVO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 401(k) (up to a 5% match), health insurance (90% paid by OVO), $40,000 of life insurance policies, 13 paid holidays and generous Earn Leave Time. OVO is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

For consideration, send resume and cover letter to: jbare@ovoinc.org

OVO Head Start has outstanding career opportunities available for skilled early childhood education professionals that are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of at-risk preschoolers. Full-time Teacher positions are now available at our Head Start Centers.  An Associate's or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related degree with relevant coursework required. $18.25 to $19.00 per hour. Some of the job duties include:

• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community-be a liaison for the company and program within the community
• Plan daily classroom and playground schedules, routines and transition activities.
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
• Plan and implement appropriate curriculum experiences that allow children to explore, experiment, question, observe and play.
• Implement individualized instruction
• Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Policies and Procedures Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Utilize, monitor, and maintain program databases to accurately track child and family information.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessments of children’s development.
• Plan and conduct home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline.
• Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind.
• Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff and parents.
• Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages and values of each family.
• Submit timely, neat and accurate reports with appropriate data.
• Attend all assigned training and meetings.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours as deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities, and/or training.
• Ability to recognize and manage one’s own behaviors, moods, and impulses — to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within their organizations.
• Show respect and openness toward someone whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own. 
• Recognize that everyone has at least some ethnocentric views that are provided by that culture and shaped by his or her individual interpretation of it. 
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities that exist as it relates to serving children and families in our service area.

OVO Is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

OVO Head Start has outstanding career opportunities available for skilled early childhood education professionals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of preschoolers. Full-time Teacher Assistant positions are now available at our Madison, Hanover, North Vernon and Scottsburg Head Start Centers. An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field with relevant coursework required. $15.00 to $15.44 per hour. Some of the duties include:

• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and community.
• Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start performance Standards.
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Policies and Procedures Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Assist with daily classroom activities as determined by the Teaching Team.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours as deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities and/or training.
• Assist with daily classroom and playground schedules, routines and transition activities.
• Assist with completing developmental screenings and regularly assess children's needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline.
• Assist with home visits and conferences.
• Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff and parents.
• Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of each family.
• Submit timely, neat and accurate documentation.  
• Attend all assigned training and meetings.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours as deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities and/or training.
• Ability to recognize and manage one’s own behaviors, moods, and impulses — to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within their organizations.
• Show respect and openness toward someone whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own. 
• Recognize that everyone has at least some ethnocentric views that are provided by that culture and shaped by his or her individual interpretation of it. 
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities that exist as it relates to serving children and families in our service area

Along with a competitive salary, these positions offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 401(k) (up to a 5% match), health insurance (90% paid by OVO), $40,000 of life insurance policies, paid holidays and generous Earn Leave Time. OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

Ohio Valley Opportunities Head Start Program has outstanding career opportunities available for early childhood professionals that are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of preschoolers. Full-time and part-time Center Assistant positions are now available in our Jefferson, Jennings and Scott County centers. $14.00 per hour. These positions require a high school diploma or GED.  Prefer an individual with experience working with families and children. Some of the job duties include:

• Help assess the child's growth daily through collecting observation notes, gathering work samples, and planning activities that meet their needs.
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Program Policies and Procedures and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Fill in and/or assist the Cook with food preparation and/or kitchen duties.
• Assist with daily classroom activities as determined by the Teaching Team (i.e. tooth brushing, bathroom, outdoor play, filling backpacks, etc.)
• Assist with maintaining child and family records at the Center level.
• Cooperates with all Staff in a professional manner, including timely completion of appropriate paperwork.
• Assists with cleaning duties as determined by the Teaching Team.
• Responsible for the safety of all children while in programming.
• Maintain an open, friendly, and informative relationship with each family that encourages their participation and is culturally sensitive to individual ethnicities
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours and deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities and/or training.
• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community. Be a liaison for the company and program within the community.
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
• Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of the children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Seek and take opportunities to improve knowledge and job competence.
• Provide a good role model for young children – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially
• Display a positive attitude in classroom management, using a calm, quiet voice for directing and redirecting children’s activities.

Along with a competitive salary, these positions offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 401(k) (up to a 5% match), health insurance (90% paid by OVO), $40,000 of life insurance policies, paid holidays and generous Earn Leave Time. OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.