Purpose of Job We are looking for a Director Business Risk and Controls (AML/BSA/Sanctions) for our San Antonio office or it can be a 100% Remote work environment. Oversees a team responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. Supports business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for risk and control self-assessments, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Directs staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks. * Advises senior management and influences process change. * Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities. * Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate. * Partners with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and/or third-party operations. * Reviews, communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements. * Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAA's risk profile. * Educates risk owners on risk/control best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls. * Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas. * Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures, as necessary. * Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators. * Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field of study OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Minimum Experience: * 8 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry Or 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline OR advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities. * 3+ years of direct team lead or people management experience. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred: * Experience with any of the 10 largest financial institutions * SME level with AML/BSA/Sanctions * Experience preparing regulatory materials * Experience in executing on business process management, risk and controls self-assessment * Experience in control design and effectiveness assessment * Business experience, compliance testing and audit is preferred Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $106,800 - $192,300 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is available for this position. For Internal Candidates: Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting. Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 3/29/21 by 11:59 pm CST time.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are looking for a Director Business Risk and Controls (AML/BSA/Sanctions) for our San Antonio office or it can be a 100% Remote work environment. Oversees a team responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. Supports business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for risk and control self-assessments, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Directs staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks. * Advises senior management and influences process change. * Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities. * Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate. * Partners with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and/or third-party operations. * Reviews, communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements. * Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAA's risk profile. * Educates risk owners on risk/control best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls. * Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas. * Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures, as necessary. * Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators. * Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field of study OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Minimum Experience: * 8 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry Or 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline OR advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities. * 3+ years of direct team lead or people management experience. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred: * Experience with any of the 10 largest financial institutions * SME level with AML/BSA/Sanctions * Experience preparing regulatory materials * Experience in executing on business process management, risk and controls self-assessment * Experience in control design and effectiveness assessment * Business experience, compliance testing and audit is preferred Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $106,800 - $192,300 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is available for this position. For Internal Candidates: Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting. Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 3/29/21 by 11:59 pm CST time.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. ? *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. *Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. ? *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. *Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Senior Audit Manager (TPRM) for San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Manages audit engagements, varying in complexity, and often participates in complex, cross-functional risk-based assurance and advisory engagements driving quality of audit work. May lead engagements as Auditor-In-Charge (AIC). Maintains knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively responds and interacts with regulators. Provides oversight to multiple audit engagements and participates in review of engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting. Manages strategic initiatives and assists with the development and implementation of a risk-based audit plan. Serves, and/or partners with subject matter expert(s) within audit or the business to analyze issues, establish collaborative client relationships, and proactively work with client management to assess risk and improve internal controls. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Primary Responsibilities: * Influences business and clients across the enterprise regarding effective internal controls and mitigating risks across the full Enterprise taxonomy and challenges business management to adopt appropriate policies and procedures and effective controls designed to mitigate risks. * Manages audit engagement-related efforts and assignments of staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience when conducting engagements, specialized audits or business audits recognizing the cross-matrixing and cross-functionality within the specialized functions/business areas. * Independently prepares, reviews, and leads continuous monitoring and advisory activities, special reviews and investigations. * Ensures assigned audit engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards. * Approves the engagement risk and control matrix and scope of the audit for final review and approval by Audit Leadership. * Proactively identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment providing recommendations for corrective action. Drafts the related audit issues and audit reports for issuance to respective client leadership conducting follow-up activities. * Responsible for quality of audit reviews with final signoff of work papers; proposes and/or recommends updates to the universe risk assessment of the entity based on audit results. * Leads team activities and provides feedback to the team on audit activities related to planning and scoping, testing and sampling methodology and testing conclusions that demonstrate critical thinking ability. * Builds and enhances client relationships across the organization for areas of responsibility helping to drive strategic objectives with the business. * Communicates effectively with business/clients to include delivering both risk-based and difficult messages. May be asked to communicate with regulators and executive leaders. * Provides recommendations on staffing assignments to audit leadership and guidance to staff members. * Provides coaching and guidance to other auditors ensuring timeliness and quality of audit engagement deliverables. May deliver audit team end of engagement evaluations. * Provides input into the creation of the internal audit universe and audit entities risk profile. Updates universe risk assessment information with current and applicable research and industry feedback. * Participates in development of the Audit annual plan for assigned areas of responsibility including proper assessment and coverage of risks and emerging risks and assists with execution of the annual plan. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology or 4 additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * A minimum of 8 years (12 years if no degree) of audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology or related business and/or leadership experience. * Experience performing internal audits, external audits, or applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment. * Broad and comprehensive experience in Audit theory, internal audit principles with demonstrated experience in audit examining, analyzing, assessing, and drawing conclusions from audit work. * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and challenging Controls with business partners and influencing business outcomes. * Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of controls. * Experience in a support role, mentoring, and providing feedback to audit team members throughout the audit. * Experience in overseeing work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment * Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities. * Demonstrated experience in highly dynamic environment undergoing change; ability to deal with competing priorities. Preferred Experience: * Large Financial Services * Prior Internal Audit experience * Third Party Risk Management experience Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $97,200 - $175,000 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium: Will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance to our TX and AZ locations is available for this position.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Senior Audit Manager (TPRM) for San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Manages audit engagements, varying in complexity, and often participates in complex, cross-functional risk-based assurance and advisory engagements driving quality of audit work. May lead engagements as Auditor-In-Charge (AIC). Maintains knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively responds and interacts with regulators. Provides oversight to multiple audit engagements and participates in review of engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting. Manages strategic initiatives and assists with the development and implementation of a risk-based audit plan. Serves, and/or partners with subject matter expert(s) within audit or the business to analyze issues, establish collaborative client relationships, and proactively work with client management to assess risk and improve internal controls. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Primary Responsibilities: * Influences business and clients across the enterprise regarding effective internal controls and mitigating risks across the full Enterprise taxonomy and challenges business management to adopt appropriate policies and procedures and effective controls designed to mitigate risks. * Manages audit engagement-related efforts and assignments of staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience when conducting engagements, specialized audits or business audits recognizing the cross-matrixing and cross-functionality within the specialized functions/business areas. * Independently prepares, reviews, and leads continuous monitoring and advisory activities, special reviews and investigations. * Ensures assigned audit engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards. * Approves the engagement risk and control matrix and scope of the audit for final review and approval by Audit Leadership. * Proactively identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment providing recommendations for corrective action. Drafts the related audit issues and audit reports for issuance to respective client leadership conducting follow-up activities. * Responsible for quality of audit reviews with final signoff of work papers; proposes and/or recommends updates to the universe risk assessment of the entity based on audit results. * Leads team activities and provides feedback to the team on audit activities related to planning and scoping, testing and sampling methodology and testing conclusions that demonstrate critical thinking ability. * Builds and enhances client relationships across the organization for areas of responsibility helping to drive strategic objectives with the business. * Communicates effectively with business/clients to include delivering both risk-based and difficult messages. May be asked to communicate with regulators and executive leaders. * Provides recommendations on staffing assignments to audit leadership and guidance to staff members. * Provides coaching and guidance to other auditors ensuring timeliness and quality of audit engagement deliverables. May deliver audit team end of engagement evaluations. * Provides input into the creation of the internal audit universe and audit entities risk profile. Updates universe risk assessment information with current and applicable research and industry feedback. * Participates in development of the Audit annual plan for assigned areas of responsibility including proper assessment and coverage of risks and emerging risks and assists with execution of the annual plan. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology or 4 additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * A minimum of 8 years (12 years if no degree) of audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology or related business and/or leadership experience. * Experience performing internal audits, external audits, or applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment. * Broad and comprehensive experience in Audit theory, internal audit principles with demonstrated experience in audit examining, analyzing, assessing, and drawing conclusions from audit work. * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and challenging Controls with business partners and influencing business outcomes. * Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of controls. * Experience in a support role, mentoring, and providing feedback to audit team members throughout the audit. * Experience in overseeing work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment * Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities. * Demonstrated experience in highly dynamic environment undergoing change; ability to deal with competing priorities. Preferred Experience: * Large Financial Services * Prior Internal Audit experience * Third Party Risk Management experience Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $97,200 - $175,000 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium: Will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance to our TX and AZ locations is available for this position.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Senior Audit Manager (TPRM) for San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Manages audit engagements, varying in complexity, and often participates in complex, cross-functional risk-based assurance and advisory engagements driving quality of audit work. May lead engagements as Auditor-In-Charge (AIC). Maintains knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively responds and interacts with regulators. Provides oversight to multiple audit engagements and participates in review of engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting. Manages strategic initiatives and assists with the development and implementation of a risk-based audit plan. Serves, and/or partners with subject matter expert(s) within audit or the business to analyze issues, establish collaborative client relationships, and proactively work with client management to assess risk and improve internal controls. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Primary Responsibilities: * Influences business and clients across the enterprise regarding effective internal controls and mitigating risks across the full Enterprise taxonomy and challenges business management to adopt appropriate policies and procedures and effective controls designed to mitigate risks. * Manages audit engagement-related efforts and assignments of staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience when conducting engagements, specialized audits or business audits recognizing the cross-matrixing and cross-functionality within the specialized functions/business areas. * Independently prepares, reviews, and leads continuous monitoring and advisory activities, special reviews and investigations. * Ensures assigned audit engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards. * Approves the engagement risk and control matrix and scope of the audit for final review and approval by Audit Leadership. * Proactively identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment providing recommendations for corrective action. Drafts the related audit issues and audit reports for issuance to respective client leadership conducting follow-up activities. * Responsible for quality of audit reviews with final signoff of work papers; proposes and/or recommends updates to the universe risk assessment of the entity based on audit results. * Leads team activities and provides feedback to the team on audit activities related to planning and scoping, testing and sampling methodology and testing conclusions that demonstrate critical thinking ability. * Builds and enhances client relationships across the organization for areas of responsibility helping to drive strategic objectives with the business. * Communicates effectively with business/clients to include delivering both risk-based and difficult messages. May be asked to communicate with regulators and executive leaders. * Provides recommendations on staffing assignments to audit leadership and guidance to staff members. * Provides coaching and guidance to other auditors ensuring timeliness and quality of audit engagement deliverables. May deliver audit team end of engagement evaluations. * Provides input into the creation of the internal audit universe and audit entities risk profile. Updates universe risk assessment information with current and applicable research and industry feedback. * Participates in development of the Audit annual plan for assigned areas of responsibility including proper assessment and coverage of risks and emerging risks and assists with execution of the annual plan. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology or 4 additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * A minimum of 8 years (12 years if no degree) of audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology or related business and/or leadership experience. * Experience performing internal audits, external audits, or applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment. * Broad and comprehensive experience in Audit theory, internal audit principles with demonstrated experience in audit examining, analyzing, assessing, and drawing conclusions from audit work. * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and challenging Controls with business partners and influencing business outcomes. * Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of controls. * Experience in a support role, mentoring, and providing feedback to audit team members throughout the audit. * Experience in overseeing work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment * Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities. * Demonstrated experience in highly dynamic environment undergoing change; ability to deal with competing priorities. Preferred Experience: * Large Financial Services * Prior Internal Audit experience * Third Party Risk Management experience Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $97,200 - $175,000 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium: Will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance to our TX and AZ locations is available for this position.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Senior Audit Manager (TPRM) for San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Manages audit engagements, varying in complexity, and often participates in complex, cross-functional risk-based assurance and advisory engagements driving quality of audit work. May lead engagements as Auditor-In-Charge (AIC). Maintains knowledge of financial services regulations and effectively responds and interacts with regulators. Provides oversight to multiple audit engagements and participates in review of engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting. Manages strategic initiatives and assists with the development and implementation of a risk-based audit plan. Serves, and/or partners with subject matter expert(s) within audit or the business to analyze issues, establish collaborative client relationships, and proactively work with client management to assess risk and improve internal controls. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Primary Responsibilities: * Influences business and clients across the enterprise regarding effective internal controls and mitigating risks across the full Enterprise taxonomy and challenges business management to adopt appropriate policies and procedures and effective controls designed to mitigate risks. * Manages audit engagement-related efforts and assignments of staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience when conducting engagements, specialized audits or business audits recognizing the cross-matrixing and cross-functionality within the specialized functions/business areas. * Independently prepares, reviews, and leads continuous monitoring and advisory activities, special reviews and investigations. * Ensures assigned audit engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards. * Approves the engagement risk and control matrix and scope of the audit for final review and approval by Audit Leadership. * Proactively identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment providing recommendations for corrective action. Drafts the related audit issues and audit reports for issuance to respective client leadership conducting follow-up activities. * Responsible for quality of audit reviews with final signoff of work papers; proposes and/or recommends updates to the universe risk assessment of the entity based on audit results. * Leads team activities and provides feedback to the team on audit activities related to planning and scoping, testing and sampling methodology and testing conclusions that demonstrate critical thinking ability. * Builds and enhances client relationships across the organization for areas of responsibility helping to drive strategic objectives with the business. * Communicates effectively with business/clients to include delivering both risk-based and difficult messages. May be asked to communicate with regulators and executive leaders. * Provides recommendations on staffing assignments to audit leadership and guidance to staff members. * Provides coaching and guidance to other auditors ensuring timeliness and quality of audit engagement deliverables. May deliver audit team end of engagement evaluations. * Provides input into the creation of the internal audit universe and audit entities risk profile. Updates universe risk assessment information with current and applicable research and industry feedback. * Participates in development of the Audit annual plan for assigned areas of responsibility including proper assessment and coverage of risks and emerging risks and assists with execution of the annual plan. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology or 4 additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * A minimum of 8 years (12 years if no degree) of audit, financial, insurance, banking, information technology or related business and/or leadership experience. * Experience performing internal audits, external audits, or applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment. * Broad and comprehensive experience in Audit theory, internal audit principles with demonstrated experience in audit examining, analyzing, assessing, and drawing conclusions from audit work. * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and challenging Controls with business partners and influencing business outcomes. * Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of controls. * Experience in a support role, mentoring, and providing feedback to audit team members throughout the audit. * Experience in overseeing work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment * Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities. * Demonstrated experience in highly dynamic environment undergoing change; ability to deal with competing priorities. Preferred Experience: * Large Financial Services * Prior Internal Audit experience * Third Party Risk Management experience Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $97,200 - $175,000 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium: Will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance to our TX and AZ locations is available for this position.
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant (""Active"") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Develop weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 14) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 15) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 16) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 17) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 18) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 19) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 20) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 21) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness Skill in improving children's understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary Skill in improving children's appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science Skill in improving children's problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment Ability to support the social and emotional development of children Knowledge to be able to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry Skill in navigating a variety of software programs Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: OPTION ONE: Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education OPTION TWO: Associate's degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major (18 credit hours) relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 18 years of age Six months of childcare experience High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education Four years experience working in early childhood education and with federal grants. Associated topics: astrophysics, catalysis, cell, fibroblast, geography, inorganic, life science, lithosphere, pedosphere, statistical
04/21/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant (""Active"") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Develop weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 14) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 15) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 16) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 17) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 18) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 19) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 20) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 21) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness Skill in improving children's understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary Skill in improving children's appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science Skill in improving children's problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment Ability to support the social and emotional development of children Knowledge to be able to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry Skill in navigating a variety of software programs Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: OPTION ONE: Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education OPTION TWO: Associate's degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major (18 credit hours) relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 18 years of age Six months of childcare experience High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education Four years experience working in early childhood education and with federal grants. Associated topics: astrophysics, catalysis, cell, fibroblast, geography, inorganic, life science, lithosphere, pedosphere, statistical
Purpose of Job We are looking for a Director Business Risk and Controls (AML/BSA/Sanctions) for our San Antonio office or it can be a 100% Remote work environment. Oversees a team responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. Supports business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for risk and control self-assessments, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Directs staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks. * Advises senior management and influences process change. * Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities. * Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate. * Partners with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and/or third-party operations. * Reviews, communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements. * Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAA's risk profile. * Educates risk owners on risk/control best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls. * Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas. * Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures, as necessary. * Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators. * Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field of study OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Minimum Experience: * 8 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry Or 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline OR advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities. * 3+ years of direct team lead or people management experience. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred: * Experience with any of the 10 largest financial institutions * SME level with AML/BSA/Sanctions * Experience preparing regulatory materials * Experience in executing on business process management, risk and controls self-assessment * Experience in control design and effectiveness assessment * Business experience, compliance testing and audit is preferred Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $106,800 - $192,300 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is available for this position. For Internal Candidates: Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting. Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 3/29/21 by 11:59 pm CST time.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are looking for a Director Business Risk and Controls (AML/BSA/Sanctions) for our San Antonio office or it can be a 100% Remote work environment. Oversees a team responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. Supports business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for risk and control self-assessments, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Directs staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks. * Advises senior management and influences process change. * Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities. * Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate. * Partners with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and/or third-party operations. * Reviews, communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements. * Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAA's risk profile. * Educates risk owners on risk/control best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls. * Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas. * Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures, as necessary. * Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators. * Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field of study OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Minimum Experience: * 8 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry Or 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline OR advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities. * 3+ years of direct team lead or people management experience. When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred: * Experience with any of the 10 largest financial institutions * SME level with AML/BSA/Sanctions * Experience preparing regulatory materials * Experience in executing on business process management, risk and controls self-assessment * Experience in control design and effectiveness assessment * Business experience, compliance testing and audit is preferred Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $106,800 - $192,300 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is available for this position. For Internal Candidates: Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting. Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 3/29/21 by 11:59 pm CST time.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. ? *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. *Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
04/21/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. ? *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. *Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
04/20/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
04/20/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
04/20/2021
Full time
Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Scrum Master Lead for our San Antonio Office. This position can also be fully remote. Responsible for ensuring teams and programs live Agile values and principles and follows processes and practices that the teams agree they will use within Agile (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) frameworks to self-organize while delivering value to customers. The Scrum Master is a servant leader and champions the Agile mindset through effective guidance, coaching, education and through removal of impediments to team progress. This role is responsible for building high-performing teams focused on constantly improving team dynamics and performance. Scrum Masters at the Lead level demonstrate an expert understanding of Agile delivery, product knowledge and the ability to influence Program and Portfolio operational practices. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds) USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Provides hands-on facilitation of major program ceremonies across multiple development teams; consults and coaches teams (including the Product Manager and Product Owner) to support a smooth transformation to Agile practices * Drives continuous improvement and facilitates communication across teams to proactively manage dependencies and remove impediments and establish standards for Agile processes and tools. * Manages impediments to progress whether internal or organizational in nature. * Leads efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization. * Supports and educates product owners, product managers and other program level personnel, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making. * Ensures effective communication within or across Programs; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and reports effectively provide transparency on Program's/Programs' progress/productivity. * Acts as Agile SME to teams, departmental teams, senior management, product owners, and management. * Provides leadership for Scrum Master community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters and RTEs. * Performs risk, issue, and dependency management e for the program(s) and/or portfolio. * Drives release management practices across team to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and leverages existing change management routines as needed. * Provides agile leadership and training, continuously assesses the team's agile maturity and constantly raises the bar to improve the team's velocity. * Serves an active member of the Agile Community of Practice that covers different functional areas and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and successfully encourages participation, facilitation and subject matter delivery * Actively liaises with assigned professional coaches to actively conduct training sessions of value across the ARTs in the department. * For technology related efforts: Understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides Train on leveraging them. * Adheres to Enterprise Project management Office (EPMO) processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates (as required). Minimum Experience: * Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 8 years of experience in process improvement, project management and/or program management, software engineer, or business/requirements analysis with at least 6 years as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer or has development experience working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment. * Expert knowledge and experience with multiple agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, XP, Lean, SAFe, DevOps). * Advanced knowledge of Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tools (Jira, Rally, VersionOne, etc.). * Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, PairProgramming, Automated Testing, Agile Gaming, Story mapping, etc. * Knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks, including experience to identify and mitigate risks. * One or more Agile certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM). * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. * Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses. Preferred Requirements * Knowledge of the FIS Core Banking software suite, in particular the deposit application bases. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this position is: $117,600 - $211,700 *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. * Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Kingman, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: academic advisor, academic assistance, advisor, learning environment, proctor, recruit, registrar, safety officer i, security, transfer
04/20/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: academic advisor, academic assistance, advisor, learning environment, proctor, recruit, registrar, safety officer i, security, transfer
Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Salary Estimate: $85280.00 - $127920.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. RN Manager of Emergency Services Rose Medical Center We are seeking a RN Manager of Emergency Services for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity. Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER's, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten HCA hospitals have been named in IBM Watson Health's top 100 best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and operational data. An acute care hospital with 422 licensed beds, Rose Medical Center has been a proud member of the community since 1945. Each year Rose cares for more than 160,000 patients annually with a team of 1,300 dedicated employees, 100 volunteers and more than 1,200 physicians. Awards & Honors Rose Medical Center, a HealthONE hospital, has been recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital, a rare achievement that distinguishes organizations like Rose that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Rose also received the prestigious Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence in 2017 in recognition of our dedication to safety and quality outcomes, as well as being recognized for the tenth time as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Rose has earned Straight As from the Leapfrog Group recognizing patient safety since the program began. Rose has been named a "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" by The Joint Commission in recognition of our exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, pneumonia and surgery. Rose has also been named as the "Top Baby Hospital in Denver" by 5280 Magazine, "Best Birthing Center" by Colorado Parent Magazine, one of the "Top 8 Places To Give Birth in the Nation" by Fit Pregnancy magazine, and Rose has more "Top Doctors" as recognized in 5280 Magazine than any other hospital in the area. The Nurse Manager provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the care provided to patients. Demonstrates advance skills in the care of emergency patients. Responsibilities include fiscal, human resource and operational functions. Maintains 24-hour accountability for patient care. The Manager performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at RMC. The Manager facilitates the growth and development and empowerment of personnel by functioning as a leader, mentor, resource person, negotiator, coach and counselor. The Manager displays positive support for the mission and values or RMC. Provides and supervises care delivered to all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric; as patient volumes require, may take a full load of patients for direct care one or more days per week. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today! Qualifications Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross . ENPC and CEN preferred Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or Bachelors in related field required Minimum of 5 years emergency nursing experience required. Minimum of 1-2 years management experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of health care from an organizational system perspective. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the nursing theory and practice. Demonstrates the ability to plan and provide for delivery of nursing services. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of customers and staff and to maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them. Responsible for counseling and guidance of personnel. Ability to assume twenty-four hour responsibility for integration of patient care. Recognized personal responsibility in striving for innovative health care delivery that meets contemporary needs and assumes leadership in negotiating for changes in health care. Communicates effectively (verbal and written), in a positive and professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to teach in a formal and informal setting, with individuals as well as groups. Maintains current certifications and competencies. Actively participates as a member of Leadership (includes participating on a team and various committees). Responsible for annual review process of staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Notice Our Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here . For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1- option 1.
04/18/2021
Full time
Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Salary Estimate: $85280.00 - $127920.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. RN Manager of Emergency Services Rose Medical Center We are seeking a RN Manager of Emergency Services for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity. Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER's, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten HCA hospitals have been named in IBM Watson Health's top 100 best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and operational data. An acute care hospital with 422 licensed beds, Rose Medical Center has been a proud member of the community since 1945. Each year Rose cares for more than 160,000 patients annually with a team of 1,300 dedicated employees, 100 volunteers and more than 1,200 physicians. Awards & Honors Rose Medical Center, a HealthONE hospital, has been recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital, a rare achievement that distinguishes organizations like Rose that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Rose also received the prestigious Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence in 2017 in recognition of our dedication to safety and quality outcomes, as well as being recognized for the tenth time as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Rose has earned Straight As from the Leapfrog Group recognizing patient safety since the program began. Rose has been named a "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" by The Joint Commission in recognition of our exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, pneumonia and surgery. Rose has also been named as the "Top Baby Hospital in Denver" by 5280 Magazine, "Best Birthing Center" by Colorado Parent Magazine, one of the "Top 8 Places To Give Birth in the Nation" by Fit Pregnancy magazine, and Rose has more "Top Doctors" as recognized in 5280 Magazine than any other hospital in the area. The Nurse Manager provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the care provided to patients. Demonstrates advance skills in the care of emergency patients. Responsibilities include fiscal, human resource and operational functions. Maintains 24-hour accountability for patient care. The Manager performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at RMC. The Manager facilitates the growth and development and empowerment of personnel by functioning as a leader, mentor, resource person, negotiator, coach and counselor. The Manager displays positive support for the mission and values or RMC. Provides and supervises care delivered to all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric; as patient volumes require, may take a full load of patients for direct care one or more days per week. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today! Qualifications Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross . ENPC and CEN preferred Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or Bachelors in related field required Minimum of 5 years emergency nursing experience required. Minimum of 1-2 years management experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of health care from an organizational system perspective. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the nursing theory and practice. Demonstrates the ability to plan and provide for delivery of nursing services. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of customers and staff and to maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them. Responsible for counseling and guidance of personnel. Ability to assume twenty-four hour responsibility for integration of patient care. Recognized personal responsibility in striving for innovative health care delivery that meets contemporary needs and assumes leadership in negotiating for changes in health care. Communicates effectively (verbal and written), in a positive and professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to teach in a formal and informal setting, with individuals as well as groups. Maintains current certifications and competencies. Actively participates as a member of Leadership (includes participating on a team and various committees). Responsible for annual review process of staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Notice Our Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here . For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1- option 1.
Job ID: 2021-TA-TAM-PRESTON-MAR Location: US-MD-Preston | US-MD-Easton Category: Human Resources Overview When you join Choptank Transport as a our Talent Acquisition Manager , you will lead a recruiting team that brings in top talent to help us grow our award winning organization. Choptank Transport is a third-party logistics brokerage . We are the connection between products that our customers ship and drivers who can transport them. We ship almost ANYTHING that will fit on a tractor-trailer, all over the USA and Canada. Logistics is a $900 billion industry that continues to grow. Grow with us! This position will work onsite at our corporate headquarters on Maryland's beautiful eastern shore at 3601 Choptank Road, Preston, MD 21655 . Benefits : Our people are essential employees ! Freight never stops moving, and we move billions of products nationwide, primarily food and beverage products. We have continued to expand and add jobs during COVID-19. Competitive base salary plus incentives. As you help us recruit talent, we reward your hard work with lucrative incentives. Industry training- Many of our staff did not have experience in our industry when they started. That is why we designed our customer service training program. Our development team will get you up to speed on our industry so you can help us recruit top talent. The program is so good that we are the proud winner of Workforce's Optimas Award Advancement potential: Hard work and results are rewarded. We are committed to promoting from within as much as possible. Most of our managers began their careers with us in entry-level jobs and you will get to see your recruits grow professionally Casual dress code and work hard, play hard environment Voted 2018, 2019, & 2020 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation AND 2018, 2019, & 2020 Winner of 50 Best Companies to Sell For Mentorship from experienced leaders and enrollment in Choptank's Leadership Development Series mean career growth for you. We also support your efforts to earn outside certifications and attend professional conferences. Company-sponsored volunteer events , team-building events, and wellness programs to take care of you. Robust benefits package : two health insurance plans options to choose from, dental, vision, pet insurance, paid time off, 401K with match, and more. Responsibilities As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you are in a unique position to recruit those who can make an impact on our company culture by: Leading our Talent Acquisition team to source, engage, and select the best talent to add to our teams Developing our Talent Acquisition team by coaching and helping them meet their individual career goals Build relationships with top candidates and schools to ensure we are recruiting top talent Strategize with our marketing department to reach candidates and spark interest in our careers Continually evaluate the Candidate Experience for improvements to our recruiting process that meet their needs and our companies Proactively source top talent so openings can be filled quickly Qualifications 2 years of experience in leading a high volume, successful talent acquisition team Proficient in sourcing and recruiting candidates Bachelor's Degree Strong business acumen Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws EOE Statement Choptank Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Choptank Transport is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believes that diverse teams build strong companies. You , as an individual, matter! If you need assistance completing your application, please email . PM20 PI
04/17/2021
Full time
Job ID: 2021-TA-TAM-PRESTON-MAR Location: US-MD-Preston | US-MD-Easton Category: Human Resources Overview When you join Choptank Transport as a our Talent Acquisition Manager , you will lead a recruiting team that brings in top talent to help us grow our award winning organization. Choptank Transport is a third-party logistics brokerage . We are the connection between products that our customers ship and drivers who can transport them. We ship almost ANYTHING that will fit on a tractor-trailer, all over the USA and Canada. Logistics is a $900 billion industry that continues to grow. Grow with us! This position will work onsite at our corporate headquarters on Maryland's beautiful eastern shore at 3601 Choptank Road, Preston, MD 21655 . Benefits : Our people are essential employees ! Freight never stops moving, and we move billions of products nationwide, primarily food and beverage products. We have continued to expand and add jobs during COVID-19. Competitive base salary plus incentives. As you help us recruit talent, we reward your hard work with lucrative incentives. Industry training- Many of our staff did not have experience in our industry when they started. That is why we designed our customer service training program. Our development team will get you up to speed on our industry so you can help us recruit top talent. The program is so good that we are the proud winner of Workforce's Optimas Award Advancement potential: Hard work and results are rewarded. We are committed to promoting from within as much as possible. Most of our managers began their careers with us in entry-level jobs and you will get to see your recruits grow professionally Casual dress code and work hard, play hard environment Voted 2018, 2019, & 2020 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation AND 2018, 2019, & 2020 Winner of 50 Best Companies to Sell For Mentorship from experienced leaders and enrollment in Choptank's Leadership Development Series mean career growth for you. We also support your efforts to earn outside certifications and attend professional conferences. Company-sponsored volunteer events , team-building events, and wellness programs to take care of you. Robust benefits package : two health insurance plans options to choose from, dental, vision, pet insurance, paid time off, 401K with match, and more. Responsibilities As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you are in a unique position to recruit those who can make an impact on our company culture by: Leading our Talent Acquisition team to source, engage, and select the best talent to add to our teams Developing our Talent Acquisition team by coaching and helping them meet their individual career goals Build relationships with top candidates and schools to ensure we are recruiting top talent Strategize with our marketing department to reach candidates and spark interest in our careers Continually evaluate the Candidate Experience for improvements to our recruiting process that meet their needs and our companies Proactively source top talent so openings can be filled quickly Qualifications 2 years of experience in leading a high volume, successful talent acquisition team Proficient in sourcing and recruiting candidates Bachelor's Degree Strong business acumen Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws EOE Statement Choptank Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Choptank Transport is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believes that diverse teams build strong companies. You , as an individual, matter! If you need assistance completing your application, please email . PM20 PI
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Bullhead City, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission representative, assistant registrar, enroll, learning environment, officer, recruit, recruitment, safety officer iii, security officer, student affairs coordinator
04/17/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission representative, assistant registrar, enroll, learning environment, officer, recruit, recruitment, safety officer iii, security officer, student affairs coordinator
About GM There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors. To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future. Why Work for Us Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities. Job Description The Role We are seeking a leader with demonstrated technical capability and experience with automated driving, developing in an agile software development framework. The leader needs to provide technical leadership in the areas of Vehicle Localization, High Definition Mapping and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping as well as career development and coaching for engineers. They lead, guide and direct a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. This role is the center of excellence for design and development of Automated Driving Mapping and Localization Software at GM. The team needs to move faster, with more complete deliverables and a leaner workforce than the rest of the industry. The leader will own the plan, the development and the software for a cohesive localization and mapping strategy. The leader will continually innovate the Software Development processes to reduce time-to-value while improving robustness and accelerating Innovation and strive to deliver despite often ambiguous product requirements, timelines and budgets by setting aggressive targets, working hard to meet them, and relentlessly pivoting when required. Finally, the expectation of the leader is to deliver end products that are flexible for future expansion and enable continuing customer value increases after the purchase of the product while driving complexity out of the enterprise with scalable solutions and reuse. Responsibilities Lead a team of Engineering Group Leaders that will lead software developers and engineers to develop and release on-vehicle localization and mapping software for highly automated driving systems Manage the Localization and Mapping Software strategy, architecture and software development process including software combined strategy, Embedded Software, Core services, robustness and quality Assurance Coach the team members and attract new talents Provide technical leadership for software development of multiple agile Scrums working within a Scaled Agile Framework Provide technical coaching for teams developing in C++ and Python Communicates status with senior leadership, including program teams and suppliers Translates business objectives to actionable deliverables Train, develop, mentor and manage employee performance Demonstrates GM behaviors Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products Work closely with other Engineering leaders, Architects, IT data scientists, telematic and Backoffice teams to support software processing pipelines and product delivery Additional Job Description Requirements BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience Prior agile software development experience Experience with computer vision, deep neural networks, sensor fusion and state estimation C++, Python, Embedded SW systems Experience in leading projects and people including identifying and removing roadblocks Experience with agile development SW toolchain (Jenkins, Docker, Linux OS) Experience with robotics, automated driving SW stacks DFMEA training DFSS Certification Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components Experience sourcing data and SW systems Prior experience negotiating contracts End to End SW Development Cycle Experience Data driven, evidence-based issue-investigation and root cause analysis Understanding of automated driving sensing, perception, localization, behavior planning and mapping requirements and development Highly developed oral and written communication skills Excellent conflict resolution skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output Comfortable developing strategic initiatives within an often ambiguous, quickly evolving environment Desired Skills BSE, BS in Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering preferred and 10+ years of experience Benefits Overview The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others: • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents; • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family; • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement; • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing; • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends. Diversity Information General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
04/16/2021
Full time
About GM There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors. To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future. Why Work for Us Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities. Job Description The Role We are seeking a leader with demonstrated technical capability and experience with automated driving, developing in an agile software development framework. The leader needs to provide technical leadership in the areas of Vehicle Localization, High Definition Mapping and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping as well as career development and coaching for engineers. They lead, guide and direct a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. This role is the center of excellence for design and development of Automated Driving Mapping and Localization Software at GM. The team needs to move faster, with more complete deliverables and a leaner workforce than the rest of the industry. The leader will own the plan, the development and the software for a cohesive localization and mapping strategy. The leader will continually innovate the Software Development processes to reduce time-to-value while improving robustness and accelerating Innovation and strive to deliver despite often ambiguous product requirements, timelines and budgets by setting aggressive targets, working hard to meet them, and relentlessly pivoting when required. Finally, the expectation of the leader is to deliver end products that are flexible for future expansion and enable continuing customer value increases after the purchase of the product while driving complexity out of the enterprise with scalable solutions and reuse. Responsibilities Lead a team of Engineering Group Leaders that will lead software developers and engineers to develop and release on-vehicle localization and mapping software for highly automated driving systems Manage the Localization and Mapping Software strategy, architecture and software development process including software combined strategy, Embedded Software, Core services, robustness and quality Assurance Coach the team members and attract new talents Provide technical leadership for software development of multiple agile Scrums working within a Scaled Agile Framework Provide technical coaching for teams developing in C++ and Python Communicates status with senior leadership, including program teams and suppliers Translates business objectives to actionable deliverables Train, develop, mentor and manage employee performance Demonstrates GM behaviors Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products Work closely with other Engineering leaders, Architects, IT data scientists, telematic and Backoffice teams to support software processing pipelines and product delivery Additional Job Description Requirements BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience Prior agile software development experience Experience with computer vision, deep neural networks, sensor fusion and state estimation C++, Python, Embedded SW systems Experience in leading projects and people including identifying and removing roadblocks Experience with agile development SW toolchain (Jenkins, Docker, Linux OS) Experience with robotics, automated driving SW stacks DFMEA training DFSS Certification Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components Experience sourcing data and SW systems Prior experience negotiating contracts End to End SW Development Cycle Experience Data driven, evidence-based issue-investigation and root cause analysis Understanding of automated driving sensing, perception, localization, behavior planning and mapping requirements and development Highly developed oral and written communication skills Excellent conflict resolution skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output Comfortable developing strategic initiatives within an often ambiguous, quickly evolving environment Desired Skills BSE, BS in Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering preferred and 10+ years of experience Benefits Overview The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others: • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents; • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family; • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement; • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing; • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends. Diversity Information General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Yuma, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission representative, advisor, campus security, coordinator, proctor, public safety, registrar, safety officer, safety officer iii, student affairs
04/16/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission representative, advisor, campus security, coordinator, proctor, public safety, registrar, safety officer, safety officer iii, student affairs
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Yuma, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant (""Active"") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Develop weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 14) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 15) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 16) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 17) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 18) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 19) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 20) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 21) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment Ability to support the social and emotional development of children Knowledge to be able to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry Skill in navigating a variety of software programs Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: OPTION ONE: Associate s degree in child development or early childhood education OPTION TWO: Associate s degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major (18 credit hours) relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 18 years of age Six months of child care experience High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree in child development or early childhood education Four years experience working in early childhood education and with federal grants. Associated topics: anatomy, geology, geosphere, life science, mathematica, physical science, physiology, precalculus, school of natural sciences, statistics
04/16/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant (""Active"") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Develop weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 14) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 15) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 16) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 17) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 18) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 19) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 20) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 21) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment Ability to support the social and emotional development of children Knowledge to be able to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry Skill in navigating a variety of software programs Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: OPTION ONE: Associate s degree in child development or early childhood education OPTION TWO: Associate s degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major (18 credit hours) relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 18 years of age Six months of child care experience High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree in child development or early childhood education Four years experience working in early childhood education and with federal grants. Associated topics: anatomy, geology, geosphere, life science, mathematica, physical science, physiology, precalculus, school of natural sciences, statistics
Western Arizona Council of Governments
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission, campus security, coordinator, registrar specialist, registration, safety officer, schedule, student affairs coordinator, student assistant, transfer
04/16/2021
Full time
THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct. 2) Coordinate with Head Start Teacher and other center staff to plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children. 3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing. 4) Evaluate and report student progress while working with the Family Development Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of services to children and families. 5) Apply Coaches' reflections to enhance and improve the overall teaching experience. 6) Understand and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect. 7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally on a daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. 8) Actively participate in the development of weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis. 9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information. 10) Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities. 11) Attend parent/teacher conferences; attend home visits and screenings on a regular basis. 12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner. 13) Track, prepare, and submit In-Kind documentation in a timely manner through the appropriate channels. 14) Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files. 15) Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus. 16) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff. 17) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed. 18) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required. 19) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required. 20) Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed. 21) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times. 22) Other duties as assigned or required of the position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance. - Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan, and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions - Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children - Skill in improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness - Skill in improving children s understanding, use of language, and use of increasingly complex/varied vocabulary - Skill in improving children s appreciation of books and their understanding of early math and early science - Skill in improving children s problem-solving abilities, and their approach to learning - Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment - Ability to support the social and emotional development of children - Knowledge to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families - Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions - Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona State Licensing requirements - Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry - Skill in navigating a variety of software programs - Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language - Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently: Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or Enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently: 16 years of age, and Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, or employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma within two years of hire. Associated topics: admission, campus security, coordinator, registrar specialist, registration, safety officer, schedule, student affairs coordinator, student assistant, transfer
Position Title: CAFA (Court Appointed Friend & Advocate) Mentor Program Case ManagerReports To: CAFA Lead Case ManagerStatus: Non-Exempt, Interim (May 2021-September 2021)Location: Based in Alameda CountyAbout Fresh Lifelines for YouthFounded in 2000, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) is an award-winning nonprofit working to break the cycle of juvenile violence, crime, and incarceration. FLY believes that all our children deserve a chance to become more than their past mistakes. FLYs legal education, leadership training, and mentoring programs motivate and equip youth to change the course of their lives. We are also committed to helping our juvenile justice systems become more just, humane, and equitable. As a result, FLY increases safety in our communities and decreases the costs and consequences of crime.For more information about Fresh Lifelines for Youth please go to: Description: The CAFA Mentor Program aims to inspire new attitudes, behaviors, and ambitions in juvenile justice involved youth by creating and facilitating lasting connections with trained, caring, and committed mentors who also serve as court advocates.CAFA Mentor Program Components:The CAFA Mentor Program follows the six evidence based practice principles for mentoring and asks the mentor to meet with mentees 2-3 hours per week. Along with this, the Mentor Program engages a four phase case management model including: Recruitment, Screening, Training, Matching, and Monitoring & Support.CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager - Position SummaryThe CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will provide intensive individualized match support to a caseload of 15 clients and their volunteer mentors.The CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will support both the youth and volunteer mentor in achieving a high quality match and coaching the mentor in providing strengths-based court advocacy. Case Managers will also connect youth to resources in their community, as well as attend family, probation, school, and system partner/advocacy meetings. The case manager will also support the development of the mentor to take on many of those tasks as the match progresses. The CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will also be responsible for supporting and executing activities for clients and trainings for volunteers.Primary Responsibilities:Provide intensive individualized case management support to 15 mentor/mentee matchesMeet and support each match on caseload 1-4 hours per month, depending on phase, in the following capacities:Provide crisis management, court advocacy, and match support to clients and volunteers.Assist in the recruitment ofyouth to participate in the CAFA Mentor ProgramMatch youth in the program with a volunteer mentorDocument all client/volunteer contact and case management progress into FLYs internal tracking system, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).Maintain thorough case management paperwork in client files. Paperwork includes but is not limited to the following: intake and progress assessments, client agreements, and service plans.Recognize and acknowledge youth strengths, talents, life-events, and accomplishmentsProvide volunteer screening and training supportAssist with the screening of volunteers to participate in the CAFA Mentor ProgramSupport with identifying training topics and developing curriculumFacilitate volunteer trainings to help identify appropriate volunteer matches for mentor program clientsCollaborate with Mentor Program team to plan and execute activities for clients/mentors on a monthly basisHelp plan and facilitate pro-social group events for mentor-mentee matchesNote: Many FLY events and activities occur during nights and weekends and require flexibility in staff schedules.Attend weekly supervision and team meetings to discuss client progress on agency outcomes, pro-social events, volunteer trainings, youth issues/areas of concern, as well next steps on action plan items.Maintain active communication with probation and system partnersThis includes but is not limited to monthly updates on each client, attending school and supporting meetings, court with the match, and family meetings.Other duties as needed and assigned.Qualification and Competency RequirementsPositional Competencies required for our Case ManagersExperience and Education: A Bachelors degree is preferred, ideally in a related field.A minimum of two years experience working with underserved or disadvantaged youth is preferred.Relationship Building: Ability to initiate, develop and maintain trusting relationships in a short period of time with youth, parents, those representing the juvenile justice system, other key external stakeholders, and FLY volunteers and staff.Possess the passion to energetically promote FLYs mission and Program components to attract, develop and retain youth and volunteer participation with FLY.Strong Motivating & Communication Skills: Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills with all youth and internal/external stakeholders, including: active listening with youth while guiding them to change and shift their behaviors; timely and professional follow-through with phone calls and email correspondence; and the ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner to management, program staff and community partners.Resource Management: Utilizes strategic time and financial management to concentrate efforts on FLY priorities through efficient systems, processes and tools.Data-Driven Programming: Able to take excellent case notes and log hours/activities with youth during case management sessions and input them into ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) Database in a regular and timely fashion. Understands how data informs programmatic changes and allows FLY to track program effectiveness.Allinterested applicants must go to our Careers page on our website, They will click on the link for our open positions and complete the online application process.
04/15/2021
Full time
Position Title: CAFA (Court Appointed Friend & Advocate) Mentor Program Case ManagerReports To: CAFA Lead Case ManagerStatus: Non-Exempt, Interim (May 2021-September 2021)Location: Based in Alameda CountyAbout Fresh Lifelines for YouthFounded in 2000, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) is an award-winning nonprofit working to break the cycle of juvenile violence, crime, and incarceration. FLY believes that all our children deserve a chance to become more than their past mistakes. FLYs legal education, leadership training, and mentoring programs motivate and equip youth to change the course of their lives. We are also committed to helping our juvenile justice systems become more just, humane, and equitable. As a result, FLY increases safety in our communities and decreases the costs and consequences of crime.For more information about Fresh Lifelines for Youth please go to: Description: The CAFA Mentor Program aims to inspire new attitudes, behaviors, and ambitions in juvenile justice involved youth by creating and facilitating lasting connections with trained, caring, and committed mentors who also serve as court advocates.CAFA Mentor Program Components:The CAFA Mentor Program follows the six evidence based practice principles for mentoring and asks the mentor to meet with mentees 2-3 hours per week. Along with this, the Mentor Program engages a four phase case management model including: Recruitment, Screening, Training, Matching, and Monitoring & Support.CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager - Position SummaryThe CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will provide intensive individualized match support to a caseload of 15 clients and their volunteer mentors.The CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will support both the youth and volunteer mentor in achieving a high quality match and coaching the mentor in providing strengths-based court advocacy. Case Managers will also connect youth to resources in their community, as well as attend family, probation, school, and system partner/advocacy meetings. The case manager will also support the development of the mentor to take on many of those tasks as the match progresses. The CAFA Mentor Program Case Manager will also be responsible for supporting and executing activities for clients and trainings for volunteers.Primary Responsibilities:Provide intensive individualized case management support to 15 mentor/mentee matchesMeet and support each match on caseload 1-4 hours per month, depending on phase, in the following capacities:Provide crisis management, court advocacy, and match support to clients and volunteers.Assist in the recruitment ofyouth to participate in the CAFA Mentor ProgramMatch youth in the program with a volunteer mentorDocument all client/volunteer contact and case management progress into FLYs internal tracking system, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).Maintain thorough case management paperwork in client files. Paperwork includes but is not limited to the following: intake and progress assessments, client agreements, and service plans.Recognize and acknowledge youth strengths, talents, life-events, and accomplishmentsProvide volunteer screening and training supportAssist with the screening of volunteers to participate in the CAFA Mentor ProgramSupport with identifying training topics and developing curriculumFacilitate volunteer trainings to help identify appropriate volunteer matches for mentor program clientsCollaborate with Mentor Program team to plan and execute activities for clients/mentors on a monthly basisHelp plan and facilitate pro-social group events for mentor-mentee matchesNote: Many FLY events and activities occur during nights and weekends and require flexibility in staff schedules.Attend weekly supervision and team meetings to discuss client progress on agency outcomes, pro-social events, volunteer trainings, youth issues/areas of concern, as well next steps on action plan items.Maintain active communication with probation and system partnersThis includes but is not limited to monthly updates on each client, attending school and supporting meetings, court with the match, and family meetings.Other duties as needed and assigned.Qualification and Competency RequirementsPositional Competencies required for our Case ManagersExperience and Education: A Bachelors degree is preferred, ideally in a related field.A minimum of two years experience working with underserved or disadvantaged youth is preferred.Relationship Building: Ability to initiate, develop and maintain trusting relationships in a short period of time with youth, parents, those representing the juvenile justice system, other key external stakeholders, and FLY volunteers and staff.Possess the passion to energetically promote FLYs mission and Program components to attract, develop and retain youth and volunteer participation with FLY.Strong Motivating & Communication Skills: Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills with all youth and internal/external stakeholders, including: active listening with youth while guiding them to change and shift their behaviors; timely and professional follow-through with phone calls and email correspondence; and the ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner to management, program staff and community partners.Resource Management: Utilizes strategic time and financial management to concentrate efforts on FLY priorities through efficient systems, processes and tools.Data-Driven Programming: Able to take excellent case notes and log hours/activities with youth during case management sessions and input them into ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) Database in a regular and timely fashion. Understands how data informs programmatic changes and allows FLY to track program effectiveness.Allinterested applicants must go to our Careers page on our website, They will click on the link for our open positions and complete the online application process.
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 40 Hours per week Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation - from a handful of disconnected organizations a decade ago to a unified system with a shared, value-based culture of accountability and innovation. The healthcare landscape has become highly competitive, with new players and disruptive technology and we are working to expand and create our system's organizational, leadership, cultural, and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serve The Program Manager of Revenue Compliance contributes to the success of Office of Compliance and Integrity through managing system-wide revenue compliance initiatives, activities and projects, including drafting and managing the annual system-wide revenue compliance auditing and monitoring plan. Develops and oversees implementation of annual revenue compliance plans, training, auditing and monitoring programs, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following: Manages System-wide revenue compliance initiatives, projects and audits per the OCI Work and Audit Plan, developing strong working relationships with system management, employees and key stakeholders. Performs chart to bill audits in various areas and specialties to evaluate processes and controls in place to provide for accurate charge capture and billing procedures. Leverages data to perform ongoing monitoring and risk assessment activities. Recommends strategies designed to proactively manage and mitigate risk. Investigates, as appropriate and necessary, allegations of inappropriate billing activities and manages all HHC revenue compliance investigations, reporting on investigative results. Has access to all documents, staff, meetings and other information that is relevant to revenue compliance and audit activities. Responsible for the integrity of the compliance incident reporting system and investigation database and all related data and content as it relates to revenue compliance activities. Develop, implement, promote and maintain revenue compliance and audit policies and procedures relevant to the System. Develop and deliver revenue compliance training, orientation, and education programs for all HHC employees, volunteers, and affiliated providers. Teach, coach and mentor Revenue Compliance Auditors and Senior Revenue Compliance Auditors through the review and validation of any work performed by those team members. Provide constructive feedback when necessary and collaborate to improve overall team performance. Participates in committees and work groups addressing revenue compliance or audit related subject matter. Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and other regulations and accreditation standards, and monitor advances in revenue compliance and audit standards and changes in regulations to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance. Participate in outside healthcare compliance organizations to stay abreast of developments and best practices within the industry. Review fraud alerts, regulatory advisories, and enforcement actions issued by regulatory oversight agencies. Perform risk assessments and provide education and guidance based on these publications. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree strongly preferred. Experience: A minimum of six years of health care compliance experience, preferably in a large Healthcare system setting or in a consulting capacity. Licensure, Certification, Registration CHC, CCEP We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
04/15/2021
Full time
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 40 Hours per week Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation - from a handful of disconnected organizations a decade ago to a unified system with a shared, value-based culture of accountability and innovation. The healthcare landscape has become highly competitive, with new players and disruptive technology and we are working to expand and create our system's organizational, leadership, cultural, and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serve The Program Manager of Revenue Compliance contributes to the success of Office of Compliance and Integrity through managing system-wide revenue compliance initiatives, activities and projects, including drafting and managing the annual system-wide revenue compliance auditing and monitoring plan. Develops and oversees implementation of annual revenue compliance plans, training, auditing and monitoring programs, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following: Manages System-wide revenue compliance initiatives, projects and audits per the OCI Work and Audit Plan, developing strong working relationships with system management, employees and key stakeholders. Performs chart to bill audits in various areas and specialties to evaluate processes and controls in place to provide for accurate charge capture and billing procedures. Leverages data to perform ongoing monitoring and risk assessment activities. Recommends strategies designed to proactively manage and mitigate risk. Investigates, as appropriate and necessary, allegations of inappropriate billing activities and manages all HHC revenue compliance investigations, reporting on investigative results. Has access to all documents, staff, meetings and other information that is relevant to revenue compliance and audit activities. Responsible for the integrity of the compliance incident reporting system and investigation database and all related data and content as it relates to revenue compliance activities. Develop, implement, promote and maintain revenue compliance and audit policies and procedures relevant to the System. Develop and deliver revenue compliance training, orientation, and education programs for all HHC employees, volunteers, and affiliated providers. Teach, coach and mentor Revenue Compliance Auditors and Senior Revenue Compliance Auditors through the review and validation of any work performed by those team members. Provide constructive feedback when necessary and collaborate to improve overall team performance. Participates in committees and work groups addressing revenue compliance or audit related subject matter. Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and other regulations and accreditation standards, and monitor advances in revenue compliance and audit standards and changes in regulations to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance. Participate in outside healthcare compliance organizations to stay abreast of developments and best practices within the industry. Review fraud alerts, regulatory advisories, and enforcement actions issued by regulatory oversight agencies. Perform risk assessments and provide education and guidance based on these publications. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree strongly preferred. Experience: A minimum of six years of health care compliance experience, preferably in a large Healthcare system setting or in a consulting capacity. Licensure, Certification, Registration CHC, CCEP We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
