CHILD CARE PROVIDER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an Experienced Education Program Liaison in Lexington, MS to promote family wellness and support family partnership processes. The role acts as a bridge between classroom and home settings, focusing on education, child development, and mental health.

You will verify family information per MAP procedures and guidelines. The position requests a 4-year degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years in family social services, with flexibility for occasional

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with word processing, email and internet.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include evenings or weekend hours.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure that center maintains full enrollment.
• Assist with the preparation and mailing of parent surveys.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Track attendance of children in assigned caseload in accordance with attendance policies and procedures; record in computerized system.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Professional boundaries

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology or related field

Tools

Word processing

Email

Internet

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Lexington - Lexington, MS 39095Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Education

To promote family wellness and parent involvement programs and to support the implementation of the family partnership process. Operate as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health. Verify age and income of families according to MAP’s Procedures and guidelines.

• Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure that center maintain full enrollment.
• Assist with the preparation and mailing parent survey.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Track attendance of children in assigned caseload in accordance with attendance policies and procedures; record in computerized system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and or psychology preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in family social services setting preferred, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services.
• The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention preferred.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as word processing, e-mail and internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours.