Job Mission:
Building ongoing, respectful, strength-based and goal oriented relationships with Early Head Start Families by using program and community supports and resources to promote progress on family and child development goals.
Performance Standards:
Coordinate, develop and implement a system for outreach and publicity for the recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible families.
Work as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health.
Bridge families from Early Head Start to Head Start programs and services.
Provide Needs Assessment and referrals.
Provide support in parent engagement and planning activities, parent meeting and community networking.
Conduct enrollment/re-enrollment with families and enter into database.
Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree required. A Bachelor degree in social services is preferred.
One year experience working with low income, preschool families of various racial, social and cultural backgrounds. Experience as a trainer or group facilitator preferred with emphasis on parent groups.
Licenses required: Valid Michigan’s drivers licenses and reliable transportation required.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
