Thermopolis Family & Health Services Aide

GENERAL SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to support families’ efforts to reach their goals and to guide and coordinate educational opportunities for families per the Head Start Family Framework. Family & Health Services (FHS) Aides will also work closely with the Health & Data Entry Manager to ensure that all enrolled children receive the required health screenings, exams, and necessary follow-up.

FHS Aides also provide classroom coverage during meals and at designated times during the day.

Must meet one of the qualifications below:

Must also obtain a Family Services Credential within 2 years of hire date.

Bilingual
: fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.

Individuals must be able to successfully perform all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform job functions.

• Current certification in Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR within 180 days of employment.
• Must have dependable, insured transportation, a valid Wyoming Driver’s License, and acceptable driving record.
• Must pass an initial and periodic health screening, and TB clearance.
• Obtain current certifications in all Wyoming Department of Family Services’ childcare-required trainings.

• Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Absaroka, Inc. Policies and Procedures and Outcomes.
• Wyoming Department of Family Services’ child day care licensing requirements.
• Developmentally appropriate practices for young children, as defined by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Head Start Early Learning Framework, Head Start Family Framework, and Creative Curriculum.
• Local community resources for low-income families and families with young children.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow directions and take initiative.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work effectively with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, ethnicities, experiences, abilities, and temperaments.
• Use a computer to collect, record, retrieve data, and prepare reports.
• Model appropriate dress, appearance, personal hygiene, and professionalism per Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, parent, child, client, community, and agency information included in files, conversations, meetings, correspondence, or any other source.

• Dedicated to the goals and philosophy of Absaroka Inc.
• Required to occasionally travel out-of-county and out-of-state.
• Attend pre- and in-service trainings, and other trainings as required.
• Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices. Must act in such a manner as to assure, at all times, maximum safety to oneself, fellow employees, clients, and children.

The Family & Health Services Aide will step into the classroom each day to provide wellness breaks and work time for Teachers and Aides.