Education and Family Services Specialist

Lewis Clark Early Childhood Program

Education and Family Services Specialist

Lewiston, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    General Position Summary:

    This position provides general and assigned support services to the Program Director and other Education and Family Service Coordinators. The Education and Family Service Specialist will support with general duties as assigned by Program Director.

    Essential Functions:

    Advises the Program Director and the coordinator team of significant and important items such as meeting deadlines and other issues requiring timely review and action.

    Manages schedules, scheduling appointments and acts as receptionist as needed by the coordinator team.

    Composes original letters, narrative, statistical memoranda and reports as appropriate.

    Oversees and maintains classroom inventories in concert with coordinator.

    Maintain an orderly work area and keep it free of food and beverages.

    Relay calls, emails, and accurate messages in a timely manner.

    Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Word software, the Internet, and email.

    Supports Program Director and Coordinator with deliveries to sites.

    Supports program Director and coordinator with orders.

    Supervises volunteers and reports monthly in-kind related to the department’s tasks.

    Attend trainings and staff meetings as assigned

    Must maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement concerning privileged information.

    Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

    Responsible for special project support as assigned by Directors, including but not limited to event organizing and Agency wide communications.

    Other duties as assigned.

    All LCECP employees must have the ability to work effectively as a team member. Be able to give and receive information in a positive manner. LCECP employees must be able to represent Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program (LCECP) in a positive manner and to be inclusive to all.

    It is an expectation of all LCECP employees that while performing their duties they assure that all adults and children are treated with “unconditional, positive regard.” This position will require positive interaction with LCECP staff, and Family/community volunteers in the classroom.

    Employees are required to report anything that comes to his/her attention that might be considered illegal or a breach of LCECP’s policies or standards. Such issues may come to employees from Families and/or community members as well as co-workers while performing their duties.

    Education and Experience:

    Associate Degree in Business Administration (or higher)

    Previous experience in administrative support role or equivalent

    Must obtain a food handler card

    Must hold a valid Driver’s License

    Job Conditions and Physical Demands:

    Must pass a Health Screen and a criminal background check that meets required Head Start and/or ECEAP requirements and LCECP standards.

    Must possess a personal cell phone for possible use in Agency business.

    This position is eligible for full dental and health benefits after 90 days, if working over 30 hours a week.

    For questions about this position, please email humanresources@lcecp.org.

    Position(s) closes: March 1st 2025