Family Engagement Coord (32-40 hours)

Council On Rural Service Programs Inc; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Council On Rural Service Programs Inc is seeking a Family Engagement Coordinator to lead a team of Family Advocates and Home Educators. You will guide families through everyday hurdles and crises, provide staff training, and promote active parent involvement in Policy Council activities.

The role requires five years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in health or social services, and willingness to travel within the nine-county area.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in social services or Head Start settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel across the nine-county service area.
• Wamiliar with program compliance and staff mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a team of Family Advocates and Home Educators to support families through everyday hurdles and crises.
• Provide staff with social service tools, training opportunities and resources.
• Mentor staff, parent and service providers to ensure quality of services.
• Involve parent and community reps in Policy Council trainings and meetings.
• Monitor program data to ensure timelines and quality; uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Social Services or related field

Family Development Credential Instructor Certification

Job description

POSITION:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORCLASSIFICATION:Full-Time (32-40 hours), AdministrativeBASIC FUNCTION:Co-Leads a team of Family Advocates and Home Educators as they support families through everyday hurdles, as well as crisis. Provides staff with the social service tools, training opportunities, and resources needed to guide families in their upward mobility. Works actively with parent and community representatives during Policy Council training and meetings.SUPERVISOR:Program DirectorDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency.Functions as part of a team in formulating and implementing the social service aspect of the Head Start Performance Standards, using the Parent Family Community Engagement Framework as a guide.Enthusiastic champion of effective real time data entry and electronic technology to ensure program integrity.Monitor relevant program data to ensure adherence to timelines and quality.Mentor and advise staff, parent and service providers to ensure quality of program services.Focus on the eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance of children in the program.Actively recruit and sustain members to Policy Council and attend monthly meetings.Support Family Advocates and Home Visitors in establishing and maintaining active and engaged center parent committees and ongoing parent engagement.Develop and implement the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.Provide ongoing training and individualized coaching and ongoing support to all staff, beginning with orientation.Be actively involved in the continuous improvement process of program services.Mentor Family Advocates and Home Educators as they build meaningful relationships with families.Complete yearly home visits with Family Advocates.Attend all trainings required by the agency.Maintain confidentiality in all areas for families and staff.Adhere to all agency and program policies.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Work Experience Required: 5 years of related experience. Requires strong written and oral communication skills.2. Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree in Health, Social Services or a related field.3. Special Conditions: Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to communicate and implement federal performance standards, agency policies and the Vision and Mission statements to fellow employees and the public. Ability to demonstrate the physical and cognitive capabilities essential for completing the functions of the job, including travel within the nine-county area, a flexible work schedule with evening and weekend hours. A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer.4. Family Development Credential Instructor Certification will be needed within one year of hire.