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EASTERN WASHINGTON Mgr - Child Development in CHENEY, Washington
Mgr - Child Development
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Child Development Manager-Project
• Full-time position
EWU Early Head Start Child Development Managers work collaboratively with regional EHS home visitors and managers to ensure the delivery of high quality and comprehensive health and developmental services to approximately 36 -- 48 pregnant women, infants and toddlers who live in Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties of Northeast Washington.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assure the delivery of high-quality health and developmental services to approximately 36-48 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers that meet federal compliance and program expectations through the provision of support, training, and practice based coaching services to Parent Child Educators and/or Lead Parent Child Educators.
• Analyze developmental screening and assessment data and guide the use of the data by Parent Child Educators (PCEs). Direct PCEs when to refer for further evaluation or services. Refer PCEs to contractors for additional resources and expertise as needed. Assist the program in compiling aggregate school readiness data for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement strategic approaches to addressing complex needs of individual children and their families and support recruitment and outreach across the program.All work must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and university statues, regulations, policies and practices to assure consistent, high-quality services for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.
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