Position:

Family Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Early Head Start

Director

SUMMARY:

The Family Services Coordinator oversees all services that are provided to families in the Early Head Start Program. Tracks and monitors the Parent Involvement area of Family and Community Partnerships in the Performance Standards. Coordinator responsibilities include supervision and management of service area family advocates, overall supervision and guidance of program operations ensuring full compliance with all Head start performance standards, state and local licensing regulation.  Responsible for the supervision of Home Base Family Advocate and Home Base Program Option.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administration and Management of Community and Family Partnerships

• Manage home visitation program including recruitment, employee recruitment, ongoing communication with participants and families, planning with management team, professional development, monitor educational status and review evaluations;
• Monitor compliance of program with all Federal (Head Start Performance standards), Regional, State and Local regulations;
• Develop systems and procedures for the timely collection of data for the program’s community assessment;
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of goals, policies, service area and activities designed to implement the agency’s mission, objectives, and Performance Standard requirements.
• Assists with the recruitment, training and scheduling of parents, volunteers and parent involvement.
• Provide direct services to pregnant mothers through outreach and home visitation.
• Works with Policy Council and parent committees.
• Ability to locate and access resources for families and develop referral system to coordinate services and follow-ups.
• Open communication with staff and parents including addressing concerns and community needs.
• Participates in staff training and development.
• Ability to meet any specific content area requirements.
• Regular and ongoing monitoring of service area.
• Coordination of program activities with staff, parents and community agencies.
• Participates in the annual review of the Community Needs Assessment and three year renewal, using this document to develop Area Program Plan Specified: Parent involvement. These plans will be developed by the Coordinator in conjunction with Policy Council, Parent Committees and Staff.
• Promote a culture and set of values that encourage the provision of quality services to children and families; create and foster an environment that supports education, training and development of EHS staff;
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Policy council, EHS Management team and staff to ensure the efficiency and integration of program services;
• Plans monthly for Parent Activities using the “Activities Planning Meetings”
• Analyzes community trends as well as data on children and families within the program.
• Conduct presentations about Early Head Start to the Community
• Recruit volunteers from the Community to serve on councils and boards

Parent Involvement

• Serves as a liaison and resource for the Parent Meetings and Committees
• Develop the Parent Involvement Plan with Policy Council, Parents, and Staff
• Monitor and Implement Parent Involvement
• Facilitate the  “Activities Planning” Meetings each month
• Use the “Activities Planning” Meeting to make a monthly calendar which enables parents to get involved
• Promote Parent Involvement in all aspects of the program
• Organize Parent Education as needed

Data Entry

• Track information
• Print Out reports as needed
• Gather information and communicate information to maintain organization
• Keep organized records of program participants and their status
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• B.A required in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Management and supervision experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to understand and manage a budget, collect data and comply with Early Head Start Performance Standards and State licensing regulations.
• Ability to motivate and manage team members.
• Ability to speak effectively.
• First Aid and Infant/Toddler CPR certificate.
• Reliable automobile, valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record. 
• Employment contingent upon clear fingerprint and criminal history check.

Physical/Mental Abilities Processes

• Ability to promote a positive work environment and integrated service delivery model to LFRC Early Head Start families and the ability to problem solve with staff and families

COMPENSATION

$29.00-30.00/hr. DOE plus benefits

Benefits for full time employees include: 

                              Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/403b Retirement

                              2 weeks of paid time off and 13 holidays

                              12 days of sick leave accrual

Lake Family Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer.