Family Services Coordinator — Community & Family Engagement

centralkentuckycommunityactioncouncilinc; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. seeks a Family Services Coordinator to develop and coordinate services that foster family well-being and health. The role acts as a liaison among families, staff, and community programs, ensuring confidentiality and cultural respect.

You will recruit Head Start families, determine eligibility, and collaborate with ERSEA and Center Manager to optimize enrollment. The position requires assisting families in setting SMART goals under policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred.
• Willingness to obtain credential within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Creates maintains a positive work environment by ensuring staff feel heard and valued and builds relationships based on mutual trust and rapport.
• Approaches all issues with a win-win attitude that respects the dignity of all parties.
• Educates and engages parent/guardian to obtain age-appropriate health screenings/exams, with follow-ups as needed.
• Maintains health files according to agency procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of health services and agency policies and procedures.
• Promotes safety through awareness and application of regulations.
• Identifies and recruits Head Start eligible families and children, including children who are homeless, children with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.
• Determines, verifies, and documents eligibility.
• Works closely with ERSEA manager to maintain funded enrollment level.
• Interviews parents/guardians as directed by policy and procedure and works with ERSEA and Center Manager to determine best placement.
• Monitors attendance and provides appropriate follow-up when absences are frequent.
• Ensures a trusting, collaborative, partnership building process is implemented with each family.
• Is respectful of all family values and cultures
• Identifies each family’s risk and protective factors.
• Establishes professional roles and boundaries with families.
• Promotes family’s willingness to participate in the program.
• Orients families to the program.
• Supports families in the partnership process.
• Assists families with setting appropriate SMART goals according to program policy.
• Establish community partnerships to gather resources and information beneficial to our families.
• Represent Head Start by attending community meetings, events, and functions.
• Hosts family/community events that promote quality time, engage the participants, and support the Head Start mission.

Skills

Lifting up to 60lbs

Mobility and dexterity

Driver or transportation ability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in social services or related field

Willingness to obtain credential within 18 months

Job description

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. seeks a Family Services Coordinator to develop and coordinate services that foster family well-being and health. The role acts as a liaison among families, staff, and community programs, ensuring confidentiality and cultural respect.

You will recruit Head Start families, determine eligibility, and collaborate with ERSEA and Center Manager to optimize enrollment. The position requires assisting families in setting SMART goals under policy guidelines.