Program Assistant Disabilities North Hollywood Location:North Hollywood, CA Job ID:3113 Salary:$22.65 - $23.84 Per Hour Area of Interest:Children Services - Administration Division:Children Services Shift Type:Day VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org. PAY RATE:$22.65 - $23.84 PER HOUR BENEFITS:VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant - 5 years old) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Assist the Disabilities Coordinator in planning, facilitating and coordinating services to children with disabilities. In addition to providing clerical support to the Disabilities Area. This is to be done in accordance within the prescribed framework, funding parameters, philosophy, policies and procedures of VOALA Head Start/Early Head Start. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + To assist establish and maintain outreach and recruitment to ensure site enrollment of eligible children, including 10% with disabilities; and actively assist in the re-involvement process. + Inform and discuss referral process timelines, Parent-s Guide to Special Education, and Transition information to provide formal and effective lines of communication between staff in order to facilitate coordination and efficient flow of communication with all referrals with in the Disability and LEA-s services. + Track and monitor all administration of developmental screenings for all Early Head Start/Head Start children. Verify and reviewing files in a monthly, quarterly and yearly. Review disability reports, identify program strengths and needs for improvement of services, and collaborate with site staff in conducting proper follow-up documentation + Monitor and Verify Related Services by school districts- service providers is done as scheduled to ensure that children with disabilities are served in a general education environment. + Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: + Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications + Proof at the time of hire + TB clearance within 6 months- prior + Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 - Dec 1) + Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization + Health screening at the time of employment + Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: + Able to lift up to 50 lbs. + Frequently kneel and squat + Ability to move quickly EDUCATION: + High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE: + Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social work, case management in health, disabilities, mental health or parent involvement. (Associate of Arts degree in Social Services or related field can be used in place of the 2 years of experience) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.