The Programs Caseworker is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Early Education Response and Recovery programming. The position will have extensive direct contact with partners (schools, Pre-K programs, child care programs) and children.
The position will report to the Education Manager for Houston, TX. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the delivery of programming to help restore children and family’s access into regular early education programming, including child care.
Areas of Responsibility:
ASSESSMENTS:
- Under the direction of the Education Manager, conduct assessment of education facilities serving our target age- range (pre-birth through third grade) including schools. Pre-kindergarten programs, Head Start programs, childcare programs and out of-school time programs/summer camps.
PROGRAM PLANNING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS:
- Under the direction of the Education Manager, contribute to the development of the childcare and school response and recovery plan, ensuring the criteria for program support are upheld, assist in the identification of program locations and map the providers in affected area.
- Under the direction of the Education Manager, help provide ongoing capacity building to childcare providers and education partners on education in emergencies.
PARTNERSHIPS:
- Research, Identify, and Build strong, trusted relationships with the education programs and partners.
DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROCURED ITEMS AND GIFTS IN KIND:
- Under the leadership of the Education Manager, in close collaboration with the Logistics and Finance teams, manage GIK requests and distributions for child care/education programs. Ensure that all policies and procedures for GIK and procured items are followed.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING & INCEDENT TRACKING:
- Uphold Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy as well as principles of do no harm and confidentiality. Report any concerns regarding child safeguarding, and the general safety and wellbeing of children, families and partners to the Education Manager, the Education Director, and the Deputy Team Leader Programs.
MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING:
- Under the leadership of the Education Manager, help ensure accurate daily tracking of outputs and beneficiaries
Educational Background:
High School or Technical/Vocational Degree
Skills/Experience:
- You have a minimum 2-3 years' experience in area of expertise
- You have learned knowledge and technical skills to support semi-complex tasks
- You have a professional level of specialized knowledge, technical/functional skills and attention to detail to manage complex tasks, programs or projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Child Care, Education, Communication, Marketing, Social Work)
- You have 3+ years’ experience in area of expertise
- You have a college/ advanced degree in related area (communications, monitoring & evaluating, global health, international development, etc.)
- Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
- A family friendly work environment
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
- Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
- Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
- Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities as well as language learning opportunities
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 30 2018
Active Until:
Oct 30 2018
Hiring Organization:
Save the Children US
industry:
Nonprofit