Partnership Specialist

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Partnership Specialist to build collaborative relationships with partner family service assistants to ensure Head Start deliverables are met and monitored. You will support school readiness, family well-being, and learning for children aged 0-5 in Head Start and Early Head Start, with a focus on ERSEA, enrollment, and attendance.

This role involves site visits, data reporting, and coordinating training across partnership sites to keep programs compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience in case management and family engagement.
• Proficient basic technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partner FSA to support school readiness and family well-being for 0-5 Head Start.
• Monitor ERSEA, enrollment, attendance, and health compliance at partnership sites.
• Conduct site visits and generate weekly partnership reports.
• Provide training and TA to partnership staff on standards and procedures.
• Enter applications and upload documents to Child Plus as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Child Plus

Job description

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Partnership Specialist reports to the Director of Partnerships and is responsible for building collaborative relationships with our partner family service assistants to ensure that all Head Start deliverables are met. This role requires a heavy focus on monitoring of services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Partner FSA (Family Services Advocate) to support school readiness plan, family well-being, and promote children's learning and development for the 0-5 Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
• Support the delivery of quality comprehensive services in the areas of ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance), Parent Family & Community Engagement, Mental Health & Disabilities, Health, and Nutrition.
• Monitor service delivery at all partnership sites.
• Conduct Child Plus monitoring of all content service areas and generate weekly partnership reports.
• Follow-up on compliance concerns and collect and review partner corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with all content service areas to provide training and technical assistance to partnership staff, ensuring partnership staff operate in compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Policy & Procedures, and other applicable regulations across all partner sites.
• Monitor health service area and ensure required health documents are stored in the physical and/or electronic file and all health mandates are met.
• Conduct routine site visits to perform Health & Safety checks at all partnership sites.
• Provide data entry support by entering applications and uploading documents to Child Plus for partner sites as needed.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with Partners to ensure a great working environment.
• Participate in agency-wide activities such as Community Assessments, Self-Assessments, Strategic Planning, trainings, and professional development.
• Collaborate Annually with the Partnership Director to review and update partnership policy and procedures, ongoing training, pre-planning, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field with experience in case management and family engagement, childcare and advocacy.
• Skills in teamwork, communication, organization and problem-solving.
• Must be a self-starter and the ability to work independently.
• Must have proficient basic technology skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Child Plus and Head Start/Early Head Start.

ERGONOMICS

Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift 25 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

Employment Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. This job posting is subject to change at any time.

LOCATION

YMCA Collins Early Learning Center

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

When you join our team, you become part of a legacy over a century in the making, where passionate individuals work together to create meaningful change. Whether you're coaching future leaders, supporting wellness initiatives, or fostering connections, your work will have a lasting impact. Explore your potential, grow your career, and make a difference with the Y. Become a part of something bigger today!