Family/Community Partnership Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Family/Community Partnership Specialist to join our team at our regional office in Montgomery, Alabama .

Who are we? 

We are a nonprofit Head Start organization that was established in 1974. We serve migrant and seasonal farmworker children and families by providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe and nurturing environment. We have nearly 50 campuses across 10 states, and we serve approximately 3,000 children each year. 

Essential Functions

As the Family/Community Partnership Specialist, you will provide oversight, direction, and guidance to Direct Services Centers in the development of family and community partnerships and governance as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards. 

You will assume the lead role in the Community Assessment process, ensuring that in-kind contributions are generated and documented, and that program complies with ERSEA requirements. Additionally, you will follow service plans as detailed in the ECMHSP Family Service Manual, Governance Manual and the ERSEA Manual. 

What you need to be qualified

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience working with children and families, and in community services.  Head Start experience preferred. 

Starting Salary:  $46,000+ depending on education and experience

What we offer you

- Individualized professional development plans and opportunities for growth  

- Medical, Dental & Vision 

- Life and Disability insurance 

- Employer match and contributions to a 403(b)-retirement savings account 

- Flexible Spending Plans 

- 15 Paid Holidays 

- Sick & Leave Time 

- Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs 

- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 

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ECMHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.