Family Community Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Head Start Director; has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing the Family and Community Engagement Service area; recruits and enrolls children; develop and implement individualized family partnership agreements with parents; acts as a community liaison for the agency.

Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus

Essential Functions:

1. Organize, facilitates, and conducts meetings and training sessions for staff and parents.

2. Conducts home visits on enrolled families as needed.

3. Assists parents in developing individualized short-and long-term goals and in accomplishing them.

4. Organizes and participates in agency meetings.

5. Participate in community boards, councils, advisory groups, etc.

6. Organize and facilitates all Parent Committee meetings according to federal guidelines.

7. Attends pre-service/in-service training and maintains ongoing efforts for professional development.

8. Maintains organized records of activities related to the Family Partnership area, including but not limited to, family ties.

9. Coordinates efforts to encourage community members and parents as volunteers.

10. Attends all center staff meetings and management team meetings.

11. Identifies community agencies and resources which provide services to families, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with them.

12. Acts as an advocate for Head Start families and promotes their ability to advocate for themselves.

13. Assist parents in fund-raising activities. (Follow fundraising policy)

14. Ensures the delivery of social services, emergency, and non-emergency services, directly or through referrals.

15. Coordinates the development and update of the Community Resources Directory.

16. Responds to children's three-day absences and follows up according to the procedure.

17. Submits accurate and timely reports as requested by the director or agency.

18. Ensures absolute confidentiality with respect to information records concerning families and children.

19. Perform ongoing recruitment and documents accurately.

20. Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA)

a. maintain enrollment

b. oversee eligibility and selection

c. record and maintain attendance

21. Coordinates all Fatherhood/Male involvement efforts/activities.

22. Ensure that the objectives of the Parent/Family/Community Engagement Framework is implemented.

23. Perform other duties, as requested.

Employment Qualifications Education:

At minimum a baccalaureate degree, preferrable in social work or a related field of study.

Experience:

An understanding of the Head Start philosophy. Familiarity with child development and early childhood education. Understanding the current state of social welfare, immigration laws, and concepts of empowerment of adults. Knowledge of community resources and the social services system. Experience organizing, implementing and managing multiple responsibilities under pressure. Experience in the use of and the ability to facilitate case management.

We adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Marion, AL (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Berean Baptist Head Start provides quality education and family support services to children ages three to five and their families in Perry County. During FY22, Berean Baptist Head Start offered center-based Head Start services to young preschoolers and their families at its two locations.

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Federal, state, and in-kind contributions are used to operate the County's Head Start program. The State of Alabama provides funding in the form of reimbursement through the Child and Adult Nutrition Program, and through the generous contributions of thecommunity, Berean Baptist Head Start was able to maximize its funding to ensure the provision of services during this reporting period to promote children's school readiness.

As an early childhood program, Berean Baptist Head Start provides a wide range of services which help to ensure that all enrolled children and families have the necessary support to reach their individual goals. Some of the main services available through the program include health and development screenings, nutrition services, family support, and mental health services. These services work together to ensure
that children are growing and learning, while their families are well-supported and empowered.

Company Description

Berean Baptist Head Start provides quality education and family support services to children ages three to five and their families in Perry County. During FY22, Berean Baptist Head Start offered center-based Head Start services to young preschoolers and their families at its two locations.\r\n\r\n​\r\n\r\nFederal, state, and in-kind contributions are used to operate the County's Head Start program. The State of Alabama provides funding in the form of reimbursement through the Child and Adult Nutrition Program, and through the generous contributions of thecommunity, Berean Baptist Head Start was able to maximize its funding to ensure the provision of services during this reporting period to promote children's school readiness.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an early childhood program, Berean Baptist Head Start provides a wide range of services which help to ensure that all enrolled children and families have the necessary support to reach their individual goals. Some of the main services available through the program include health and development screenings, nutrition services, family support, and mental health services. These services work together to ensure\r\nthat children are growing and learning, while their families are well-supported and empowered.