Head Start Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator

Opportunities for Otsego; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer Health Savings Account contributions

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Merit-based increases

Local training opportunities

Technology-rich environment

Job summary

Opportunities for Otsego is hiring a Head Start Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator in Oneonta, NY. This role focuses on fostering community partnerships and promoting enrollment for preschoolers' developmental readiness.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree, relevant experience in human services, and a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for families. Benefits include paid vacation, health coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience in human services.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Foster community partnerships and collaborate with families.
• Promote full enrollment through outreach and recruitment activities.
• Identify and attend outreach events to support enrollment.
• Educate parents on enrollment initiatives during meetings.

Skills

Client service orientation

Accountability for results

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate's degree in human services or related field

Family Development credential

Job description

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helping to change lives in our community and are offered:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
• A technology-rich environment
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

Opportunities for Otsego is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities for Otsego participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all newly hired employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Position

Head Start Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator

Location

Oneonta, NY

Job Id

411

Job Summary

Head Start is seeking a caring and resourceful individual to foster community partnerships and collaborations and to work closely with families to promote their preschooler’s overall development and prepare them for kindergarten and life beyond school.

The Head Start Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator is the face of Head Start in the community. As Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator, you will:

• Establish, maintain and enhance community partnerships and collaborations that support enrollment and services for families
• Promote full enrollment in the program by completing recruitments, conducting outreach, door knocking, and promoting the program in the community
• Identify, coordinate and attend outreach events that support full enrollment
• Provide education on outreach events, enrollment initiatives and progress at Head Start parent meetings

This position is located at our main office in Oneonta, is a year-round position, and is given access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of related experience in human services; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Expected Skills

Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; specialized knowledge of the field; consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; work predominantly varied in character

Working Conditions

Typical office and pre-school environment and equipment; frequent local travel; work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood illness

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)