Early Care and Education Administrative and Facilities Coordinator
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Culver City
Job Description #BECOMEANALLYTODAY $2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS FOR CONSIDERATION: Email cover letter and resume to Full Benefits Package offered including: Ø Competitive Pay Ø 12 Holidays per calendar year Ø 2 Personal Days - birthday and anniversary of employment Ø 10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure) Ø 10 Sick Leave Days per year Ø 10 Jury Duty Days Ø 100% Employer Contribution to: Health - Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision Ø 401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match for the first 4% Ø 100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental Insurance Ø Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents Ø Additional benefits: o Pet Insurance o Supplemental Life Insurance o Discounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc. o Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities o Opportunities for growth and advancement o Employee referral incentive - $1,500 o Public Service Loan Forgiveness o Credit Union Membership AGENCY OVERVIEW: Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child. JOB SUMMARY The Early Care and Education (ECE) Administrative and Facilities Coordinator provides administrative works within a collaborative and fast-paced work environment, supporting the Head of Educational Excellence (HEE) in service of Allies’ comprehensive early education programs; provides general clerical support; supports Agency needs, with a focus on Early Care and Education operations; and directly oversees the maintenance and safety of Allies’ Early Education Center (Wagner) and program headquarters (Slauson), supervising the facilities maintenance team as well as front desk staff at both sites (Office Assistants). ECE Administrative and Facilities Coordinator must adhere to policies, procedures, best practices, standards and regulations (CCL, CFCAP, HSPPS, CDSS, COA). ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General · Works closely with Head of Educational Excellence to support ECE program needs · Coordinates supply orders for the ECE program for office supplies, equipment, and materials · Solicits vendor bids as needed, providing timely and clear information to Head of Educational Excellence · Acquires, distributes and stores supplies; maintains inventory of general office supplies (Wagner and Slauson) · Performs a variety of clerical tasks including data input, letter preparation and mailing support, faxing, filing, copying, running errands, assembling and labeling files/binders, form completion and document revision · Answers, screens and directs incoming calls as needed; ensures clients calling in reach the appropriate staff member and/or external partner agency to help address their needs; tracks referral calls if required · Directs and provides tailored information to visitors and parents as needed · Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries · Provides input on policies and procedures during annual review · Supports with the acceptance of enrollment and recruitment applications, forwards as appropriate · Helps track and complete paperwork required for billing · Participates in meetings and committees as assigned; responsible for preparing agendas, taking notes, sending invites and other tasks as request by HEE · Support HEE with accurate and timely budget tracking as check requests are completed · Participates in at least semi-monthly supervision meetings with HEE · Meet monthly with ECE Site Coordinator to discuss facilities, safety, etc. · Assists with general organizational or computer-based projects · Assists with program file reviews as part of ongoing quality assurance processes and in preparation for audits • Ensures timely, accurate completion of reports as well as other required documentation as assigned, • Attends and participates in all required staff development/training activities to enhance skills and develop professional knowledge. · In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description. Facilities/Maintenance · Oversees orderliness and neatness throughout Early Education Center and Slauson site, including work rooms, reception areas, children's library, and other common areas · Works collaboratively across all programs · Ensures timely responses to building and classroom facilities requests · Ensures all monthly and annual safety checks (professional and in-house) are complete for Wagner and Slauson, as well as follow up work orders as needed ECE Administrative & Facilities Coordinator is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator for the Early Education Center • Ensures annual notices are distributed to parents regarding any pesticides used onsite and that annual reports are provided to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) as needed, • Maintains up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the Early Education Center · Creates and continually assesses effectiveness of systems to ensure that work orders are completed in a timely and efficient manner · Maintain safety of Allies vehicles, through regular maintenance of vehicle · Ensures timely completion of annual professional playground inspection · Monitors facilities to ensure that they remain safe, secure, and well-maintained · Maintains inspection logs for fire, alarm and pest control. · Participates in and supports all Safety Committee meetings/activities · Coordinates and maintains all Early Education Center inspection notices · Works closely with ECE Site Coordinator · Works closely with Operations Manager, Finance Department, IT, HR and other cross agency support staff and program teams · Some travel throughout Los Angeles County is required. Supervision · Directly supervises facilities/maintenance team that supports all Allies sites (5 sites) and two front desk support staff serving Wagner and Slauson sites. · Conducts monthly group and individual supervision meetings with facilities team (4) and with Office Assistants (2) · Creates and maintains agendas and timely notes of all supervision meetings Events · Works closely with events committees to ensure safety of agency events · Obtains any need permits · Contacts fire marshal if needed · Secures vendors as needed · Purchases all supplies · Schedules facilities team for weekend events · Available to attend weekend events (Art’s Festival, Winter Festival, Literacy event etc.) QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: · AA required, BA preferred · Bilingual preferred in English/Spanish – oral and written proficiency required · Experience as a supervisor preferred · Administrative and clerical experience required · Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications · Knowledge of customer service principles and practices; customer service-oriented · Pleasant, professional speaking manner/tone on the phone and office experience · Strong communication skills · Professional personal presentation · Ability to effectively organize and plan · Self-starter; detail oriented · Dependable and reliable · Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families · Adept at seeking and synthesizing information and producing detail-oriented work. · Able to organize workload and prioritize responsibilities · Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, verbally and in writing. · Develop productive relationships. · Ablet to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; welcomes opportunities to work across agency and experiences · Able to manage confidential information in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policies. · Serve as a role model for children/youth, TAY, and families that Allies serves · All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency. · In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description. · Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy. · Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption · Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD test/risk assessment, proof of Covid-19 vaccination + booster, immunizations for pertussis, measles and influenza (can decline) · Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required Allies for Every Child is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to building a team that understands the communities we serve and maintain core values as an organization. All employment decisions at Allies for Every Child are based on individual merit, qualifications, and job-related requirements. We welcome candidates from varied backgrounds, including those whose personal or professional experiences enhance Allies’ ability to serve children and families effectively. The organization does not use demographic quotas or preferences in employment decisions. Company DescriptionEvery child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child.Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child.