Head Start Family & Community Engagement Lead

Foothill Family Service; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill Family Service in El Monte, CA is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Coordinator for the EHS program. The role focuses on promoting high-quality family engagement, building community partnerships, and supporting program governance under HSPPS.

You will lead PFCE services, coordinate governance activities, mentor staff, and use data to drive improvements in family outcomes while collaborating with across teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR AA with 3 years in Head Start or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to train staff and lead partnerships.
• Ability to analyze data and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Promote and coordinate high-quality family engagement services across program components.
• Develop systems and procedures for PFCE services aligned with HSPPS.
• Collaborate to create strategic plans enhancing parent, family, and community engagement.
• Lead planning for annual transition events for children and families exiting EHS.
• Utilize data to monitor outcomes and improve family well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

BA/BS or AA+3y

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Foothill Family Service in El Monte, CA is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Coordinator for the EHS program. The role focuses on promoting high-quality family engagement, building community partnerships, and supporting program governance under HSPPS.

You will lead PFCE services, coordinate governance activities, mentor staff, and use data to drive improvements in family outcomes while collaborating with across teams and external partners.