Family & Health Services Coordinator

Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc; Remsen (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. is seeking a Family Engagement & Health Coordinator to oversee Family Engagement and Health Services within Head Start/Early Head Start programs. The role includes supervising Family Advocates, ensuring licensing compliance, and coordinating health screenings and referrals.

You will collaborate with the Director and Management Team to uphold performance standards, maintain detailed records, and develop partnerships to support families and children in the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
• Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards and Iowa Licensing regulations.
• Support, supervise and evaluate Family Advocates while monitoring to ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures and licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director and Management Team to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Oversee and coordinate the program’s Family Engagement and Health Services, ensuring strong family partnerships, referrals, and timely follow-up with families.
• Oversee parent involvement activities that strengthen and affirm the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Maintain and monitor record keeping and tracking system of EHS health, family goals, referrals, follow-up contacts, family outcomes, and parent meetings/socializations.
• Coordinate health services for the EHS program and monitor child health records.
• Oversee scheduling health fair screenings and services (height/weight, vision, hearing, lead, fluoride).
• Oversee Head Start transportation services for safety and compliance.
• Attend center team meetings and provide professional development for Family Advocates.
• Coordinate Parents as Teachers curriculum for Family Advocates.
• Review and revise policies and procedures; maintain Child Plus data systems.
• Contribute to grant writing, budget planning, and community partnerships.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field

Job description

Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. is seeking a Family Engagement & Health Coordinator to oversee Family Engagement and Health Services within Head Start/Early Head Start programs. The role includes supervising Family Advocates, ensuring licensing compliance, and coordinating health screenings and referrals.

You will collaborate with the Director and Management Team to uphold performance standards, maintain detailed records, and develop partnerships to support families and children in the program.