Head Start Planning Specialist

About the role

Opportunities for Otsego (OFO) has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support, and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helping to change lives in our community and are offered:

Responsibilities

• Deliver services, support, and administration in over a dozen programs.
• Gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helping to change lives in the community.

Requirements

• Hardworking and talented individuals.
• Knowledge of local community needs and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in social services or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Generous holiday schedule.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits.
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources.
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA.
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities.
• A technology-rich environment.
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Contact

To learn more about Opportunities for Otsego, visit www.ofoinc.org.

If you have questions about any of the positions or our application process, contact us at jobs@ofoinc.org.