General Responsibilities:
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of services to families enrolled in Early Childhood Services Program as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and state and federal mandates.
- Ensure quality program service delivery.
- Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.
Specific Duties:
- Coordinate Family Partnership Agreements, Family Goals Sheet and other tools to provide individualized services to families.
- Coordinate and conduct application and enrollment visits and assure the proper documentation for eligibility in a timely manner.
- Provide assistance to families to facilitate their participation in Policy Council, parent education opportunities, workshops, support groups, family plans and other opportunities.
- Support the family by providing resources which will assist them in meeting documented needs or requests.
- Collaborate effectively with teaching teams to plan and implement parent engagement opportunities.
- Make all efforts to assure the safety and well-being of all program participants.
- Complete home visits to meet program needs.
- Responsible for organization and ongoing monitoring of child’s file and any follow up needed i.e. (attendance, health etc.)
- Work collaboratively with the Health Coordinator to obtain health/dental follow up
- In coordination with Supervisor and Teaching Teams, schedule time for classroom coverage on a weekly basis.
- Accurately enter necessary data into Child Plus and Quality Preschool Partnership as required.
- Responsible for PIR form at enrollment and at end of enrollment, as well as monthly updates in child plus.
- Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
- Work effectively with Teaching Team, Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
- Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
- Assist in planning community events with the help of the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.
- Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
- Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Associates degree in an Early Childhood Development, Human Services, Human Development and Family Studies, or related.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or the first session offered thereafter.
- Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability as a strength-based leader.
- Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups.
- Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual, and State Licensing Regulations.
- Knowledge of Child Plus preferred.
- Head Start/GSRP experience preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity.
- Complete additional certifications as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
- Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.
- Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
- Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
- Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
- Must be willing to accept new challenges.
- The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
- Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
- Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.
