Early/Head Start Corona Center Based - Family Service Manager

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Family Service Manager to oversee ERSEA and Health practices, coordinate family services, promote family wellness, and build partnerships with community programs. The role acts as a liaison among programs, classrooms, and home settings in family engagement, child development, and mental health services.

You will supervise family service staff, develop reporting systems, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required with 5 years' experience in Human Services or psychology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and data reporting.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting diverse families, including Spanish or Bengali speakers.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance) and Health practices.
• Coordinate family services and promote family wellness.
• Build community partnerships and liaison between programs, classrooms and homes.
• Supervise family service staff and develop reporting systems for management.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and local/state/federal guidelines.
• Engage parents to encourage active program involvement and crisis intervention.
• Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of the program.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Independent planning

Crisis intervention

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

5 years' experience in Human Services/Psychology/related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Family Service Manager is responsible for monitoring ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance) and Health practices and coordinating family services including the promotion of family wellness, building community partnerships and operating as a liaison between programs, classrooms and home settings in the areas of family engagement, child development and mental health services.

Summary

The Family Service Manager is responsible for monitoring ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance) and Health practices and coordinating family services including the promotion of family wellness, building community partnerships and operating as a liaison between programs, classrooms and home settings in the areas of family engagement, child development and mental health services.

Essential Functions

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines;


• Supervise and provide support to family service staff;


• Develop systems of creating and submitting reports to management team that provide information related to ERSEA, family goal setting, services provided and any other information that may be requested; Monitor compliance using electronic data management systems


• Establish and maintain communication with parents to insure opportunities for active program involvement and participation as well as crisis intervention.


• Participate in team management functions of planning, implementing, and evaluation of program.


• Assist in facilitating election process of the programs Governing body.


• Perform other duties, as may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff the overall direction and coordination of family services provided by family service staff and carries out responsibilities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field plus 5 years' experience working in Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes course work in principles of social work, child development, counseling and/or psychology;


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products;


• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently;


• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and to multi-task;


• Willingness and skills to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner;


• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali andothers, may be required dependingon client needs.