EHS / HS Family Support Specialist, Flagstaff

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments seeks an EHS / HS Family Support Specialist in Flagstaff to manage Head Start enrollment, assess family needs, and connect families with services.

The role requires collaborating with centers to ensure eligibility, delivering trainings, and guiding staff to strengthen family outcomes within the performance standards. On-site position in Flagstaff, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Head Start related field required; 3–5 years in a Head Start setting preferred.
• Alternative: Family Development Credential (FDC) or equivalent certification.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collect enrollment documents to ensure full enrollment under Head Start standards.
• Explain eligibility of enrolled families and ERSEA policy according to Head Start Performance Standards.
• Conduct assessments to identify family needs and coordinate support services.
• Attend home visits to build strength-based relationships and support positive outcomes.
• Mentor staff to strengthen family engagement and outcomes.
• Plan and deliver orientation and family engagement activities; use data to set goals and measure outcomes.
• Maintain a comprehensive community resource list to connect families with needed services.
• Interpret program policies and help drive system changes for the component administrator.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Discretion

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Head Start field

Family Development Credential (FDC)

Tools

PFCE & School Readiness Goals

Job description

EHS / HS Family Support Specialist, Flagstaff

Job Category: Administration

Requisition Number: EHSHS001972

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to Head Start children (birth to five years) and their families to assist them in identifying and achieving goals, developing positive family and school relationships, and obtaining access to support services. This position is also responsible for determining eligibility of families for the Head Start program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects and verifies completed applications and associated documentation to ensure appropriate enrollment within the Performance Standard requirements of full enrollment
• Provides information to Head Start Centers regarding eligibility of enrolled families in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Interprets and applies the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) policy for consistency
• Conducts and evaluates assessments for the families enrolled in the Head Start / Early Head Start program to identify family needs, advocate for assistance to families, provide training to Center Director, and gather consistent data for reporting purposes
• Attends home visits to develop appropriate strength-based relationships with enrolled families and provide support for positive family outcomes
• Mentors Head Start staff in building strength-based relationships between staff and enrolled families to ensure positive family outcomes
• Plans, develops, and implements orientation and family engagement programs and utilizes the data compiled to identify and develop family goals and outcomes as require by Performance Standards
• Plans, develops and maintains a comprehensive community resource list for the purpose of identifying and obtaining needed services for Head Start Centers and families
• Acts as a liaison and provides information to staff and families regarding available social services
• Interprets and applies written program policies, procedures, rules and regulations as they affect family goal setting; maintain data that will assist with driving and prioritizing policies, procedures, system changes for the component administrator
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates meetings and training for staff and families to educate and develop skills
• Gathers and analyzes information for the purpose of program planning and measuring outcomes
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations to ensure the organized scheduling of all implementation team members as they travel to assigned Centers

Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a Head Start related field of study; and 3-5 years’ experience in a Head Start related field OR a Family Development Credential (FDC) or equivalent certification; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (annual)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

N/A

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Head Start Performance Standards
• PFCE and School Readiness Goals

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Organizational skills
• Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent standing, listening, talking, sitting, walking.

Physical exertion: _X_ Sedentary; ___ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting most of the time.

Visual requirements:

Working conditions:

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [e-mail] .

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