Job Summary PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD’s programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless.
PSD programs include:
Head Start Early Head Start Center-Based Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low-Income First-Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Home Visiting Program (HVP) Program Generalists - Contract who determine eligibility for the HV Program and identify and provide appropriate resources and/or referrals for the needs of children and their families participating, or seeking to participate, in the program. Program Generalists may also monitor adherence to state/federal guidelines and nutrition services. The Preschool Services Department (PSD) and the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) are partnering together to provide a new home visiting program to eligible San Bernardino County residents. The program is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Home Visiting Program (HVP) grant. The purpose of the HVP is to support positive health, development, and well-being outcomes for parenting and pregnant women, families and infants born into poverty, expanding their future educational, economic, and financial capability opportunities, and improving the likelihood that they will exit poverty.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
- Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.
- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
- This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871) Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree, credential, or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or closely related field.
**NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree and/or certification.