Coordinator of Programs - Family Service

Entertimeonline; Verona Heights (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Health Alliance Head Start is seeking a Family Service Coordinator to coordinate family services within a comprehensive early childhood program in Verona, MS. This role focuses on documentation, community engagement, and monitoring service delivery to families.

Responsibilities include understanding Head Start standards, recruiting children, maintaining enrollment, following up on absences, coordinating Family Needs Assessments, referrals, and maintaining confidential records while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline: Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Two years of experience in health management in a Head Start program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Understand Head Start Performance Standards, CFOC, and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Identify and recruit children ages 6 weeks–5 years, including children with disabilities and underserved populations.
• Maintain center funded enrollment level in accordance with ERSEA requirements.
• Provide follow-up for children who are absent or have chronic absenteeism.
• Recognize and identify each family’s risk and protective factors.
• Complete Family Needs Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements with parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Local resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

• Location 212 College St,Verona, MS, 38879,United States
• Job Category Team Member
• Employee Type NonExempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Family ServiceCoordinator isresponsible forfamily serviceactivitiesand isan integral part ofalarger system of services provided byDHAHead Start programs. This position is responsible forthefacilitation ofservices to families, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of their area.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline: Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, Psychology,Sociology,or related field.
• Two years of experience inhealth management in a Head Start program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• ValidMississippi Driver’sLicense and proof of insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for understanding the Head Start Performance Standards, Caring for Our Children (CFOC) and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Identify and recruit children ages6 weeks-5years, including children with disabilities and underserved populations.
• Maintain center funded enrollment level in accordance with ERSEA requirements.
• Provide appropriate follow-upforchildrenwho areabsent or when there is chronic absenteeism.
• Recognize and identify each family’s risk and protective factors.
• In conjunction with parents, complete Family Needs Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements.
• Provide referrals when needs are identified and maintain appropriate follow-up.
• Positively promote the Delta Health Alliance Head Start programsin the community.
• Attend all workshops, staff meetings parent meetings and activities as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
• Orient families to the program and program’s expectation according toDHA orientation process and convey a clear understanding of the programs vision and mission.
• Contact parents monthly and conduct home visits as needed, or as required by the program.
• Facilitate parent and family’s involvement in the program andimplement a parenting curriculum.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of children files, data, and information.
• Collect and enter all required child and family information into theChildPlussystem and child files.
• Maintain case files according to DHA policy; review bothChildPlusdata and child files to ensure compliance.
• Complete, review and submit weeklyand monthlyreports.
• Maintain and report accurate data on each child/family on your caseload. EPSDT, dental exams, hearing, vision, health requirements, medical/dental homes, FPA’s, needs assessments and other data as deemed necessary.
• Assist in integrating the family into all areas of the program.
• Ensure all follow-up screenings and treatment are met in accordance with the required timelines.
• Maintain accurate health plans for each child on your caseload with a chronic illness, nutrition concern or other health issue.
• Facilitate the Individualized Health/Nutrition Care Plan process with parents, collect documents, ensure medication is up to date and stored properlyatthe center.
• Document and report incidents and accidents as needed or required.
• Support and assist with program-wide events and site events.
• Identify and contribute community resources and inform families about available community resources.
• Assist transitioning families. Complete transitioning documents and refer parents to other educational settings such as Head Start or setting of their choice.
• Other duties as required.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.