Head Start Family Services Coordinator

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc; Rio Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc. is seeking a Center Director for our Head Start program. You will oversee program operations, ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Texas licensing, recruit families, maintain enrollment data, and collaborate with schools, clinics, and community partners.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, experience in social services, data management skills, and a commitment to serving low-income families. Weekend/evening duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credits with emphasis in social services and/or one year experience in social services.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Head Start performance standards and child care licensing requirements when designated as Center Director.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Keeps relevant child information for Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Generate reports/memos as required by Family Services.
• Maintain family demographics and enrollment data in PROMIS.
• Motivate families to participate in program activities.
• Maintain relationships with schools, churches, welfare departments, clinics, and poverty programs.
• Attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops as needed.
• Support Head Start families to enhance children’s wellbeing and academic success.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor related to program operations.
• Work weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on special projects at the request of the Executive/Head Start Director.

Skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits in social services

Associate's degree in social services or related field

Tools

PROMIS database

Job description

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc. is seeking a Center Director for our Head Start program. You will oversee program operations, ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Texas licensing, recruit families, maintain enrollment data, and collaborate with schools, clinics, and community partners.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, experience in social services, data management skills, and a commitment to serving low-income families. Weekend/evening duties may be required.