Family Impact Leader

Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K Plan

401K Plan Matching up to 6%

Job summary

A community action non-profit organization in South Boston, Virginia is seeking a dedicated individual to facilitate parent involvement programs for Head Start families. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a Human Service field and experience working with low-income families. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, supporting families, and preparing reports. The organization offers bi-weekly pay, health insurance, and a 401K plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong understanding of community and public relations theories.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate parent meetings.
• Assist in recruitment processes for program enrollment.
• Provide support to families as a resource.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities and contributions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Human Services knowledge

Experience with low-income families

Record-keeping skills

Education

Degree in a Human Service field

Job description

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.00 an hour

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self‑sufficiency.

What We Are Looking For:

• Promoting parent involvement programs which encourage the educational, social, and emotional development of all Head Start families.
• Ensuring delivery of services to include parent involvement, social service, transition, and health are carried out for parents, guardians and pre‑school children enrolled in the Head start Program.
• To provide relationships in outreach and recruitment activities.
• Holistic approach to education and family engagement.
• Providing positive impact and productive family outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Organizes, plan and facilitate parent meetings.
• Assist Educational Impact Leader in maintaining recruitment process to ensure enrollment at funded level.
• Assist parents in assessment of their needs.
• Provides support and services as a resource to families.
• Assist in the implementation of other aspects of the Family and Community Partnerships service area.
• Attend meetings related to Head Start and Family and Community Partnerships.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by Educational Impact Leader.
• Works toward meeting in‑kind quota monthly
• Plan, schedule, and document center volunteers.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports of activities, in‑kind contributions, and volunteer hours.
• Keeps Educational Impact Leader abreast of all transition activities.

What We Are Seeking:

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Human Services with a degree in a Human Service field to include community and public relations.
• Experience working with low‑income families.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate with professionals, children, parent, and community members.
• Knowledge of geographic areas and services available.
• Ability to schedule, manage and work with minimum direct supervision.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Bi‑weekly Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• 401K Plan Matching up to 6%