Special Projects Lead

Company Overview

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples' lives?

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Special Projects Lead Position Summary:

The Special Projects Lead is responsible for the development and implementation of special projects which forward the agency's goals and objectives. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Provides regular updates and reports to management and stakeholders. Monitors special project performance and outcomes and make necessary adjustments. This position will implement current and new project opportunities as they develop along with working to achieve project growth and sustainability.

Implements and maintains the Substitute Aide Pool Program (SAPP) that illustrates the value to the long-term sustainability issue of staffing for childcare and early learning providers. Implementation includes the hiring of part-time Classroom Aides with very flexible availability. Outreach to providers and the part-time Classroom Aides will be extremely important. Recruitment efforts will focus on current Early Care and Education students, recent graduates, and newly retired caregivers. Responsible for implementing and tracking all necessary clearances, orientation, onboarding, and training as it relates to the job position, including health and safety topics. In addition, the Lead will assist in educating providers and substitutes with how to operate an existing phone app where availability and hours worked will be logged. Working in conjunction with the ELRC Region 7 and a vast array of internal and external partners will be essential to the success of the program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communications, or related field;
• Two years of related work experience;
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role;
• One year of work experience in the early care and education field preferred;
• Working knowledge of relevant social media platforms, web-based applications, and STS systems;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation available on a daily basis with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
• Mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift and carry up to twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, finger dexterity, and corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and a clear speaking voice;
• Computer training and/or documented proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
• Flexibility to work altered and non-traditional work schedules as assigned; and,
• Participation in job-related training as assigned.

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STEP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person