Ohio Valley Opportunities is currently seeking an individual for the position of Family Support Specialist at our Jefferson County (Hanover) Head Start Center. This is a full time position with benefits. Qualified individuals must have a High School diploma or GED.  Must also possess a valid driver license and auto insurance.  Prefer someone with experience working with children and families. Some of the duties include:

• Provide continuous support services directly to assigned families by way of one on one contact, home visits, phone contact, and written communication as appropriate. All communication with families must be documented on Child Plus on a regular basis.
• Utilize a designated family assessment process and develop individualized family partnership agreements/goal setting with families to meet identified needs and goals.
• Coordinate services with families and other community agencies to support the accomplishment of goals in pre-existing plans.
• Identify and partner with community resources to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
• Provide support to families experiencing personal or family difficulties by providing direct services and making appropriate referrals to available resources.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment efforts to maintain full enrollment, as well as work with families individually to address concerns with child attendance.
• Report suspected abuse and neglect concerns according to the Program Policies and provide supportive services to families in conjunction with Department of Child Services.
• Provide activities and experiences which enhance the parental role as the primary influence in their child’s education and development in conjunction with Parent Family and Community Engagement and School Readiness Goals.
• Coordinate assigned Parent Activity Committee (PAC)/ Family Fun Night meetings monthly and as requested; provide guidance and support to the PAC group to assure proper procedures and regulations are met.
• Assist with maintaining an active Policy.
• Assist recruiting/training volunteers and maintaining accurate records of volunteer hours.
• Assist with identifying and documenting In-Kind services and contributions.
• Actively participate in a team of Teaching/Center Staff to provide a comprehensive, quality program for children.
• Observe and interact with children in their classroom setting to support the relationship between you and Head Start families.
• Assist families with establishing a medical home and obtaining required health exams/screenings, obtaining health insurance, and/or follow up appointments; this may include, but is not limited to, scheduling or providing transportation to appointments.
• Assist the Health and Nutrition Coordinator with tracking child health exams/screenings.
• Participate in training opportunities as appropriate and this position. Some training may require out of town travel and/or overnight stay.
• Maintain timely, proper, and precise documentation, as well as a record keeping system with adequate provisions for confidentiality.
• Assist with implementation of Written Plan, Federal Performance Standards, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Participate in regular meetings with Site Managers to review and monitor assigned family caseloads and submit necessary progress reports.
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Policies, and Procedures, and Indiana Child Care Licensing Requirements.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.
• 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 has mandated the Covid-19 vaccine for all employees, accommodations considered. OVO is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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. 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 has mandated the Covid-19 vaccine, accommodations considered. 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. 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 has mandated the Covid-19 vaccines for employees (accommodations considered). 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 and Scott County centers. 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 has mandated the Covid-19 vaccines for employees (accommodations considered). OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.