Technical Assistance Coordinator (Family Engagement)

Puget Sound Educational Service District; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health, dental, vision

Paid time off: 24 annual leave days

Sick leave: 12 days

Paid holidays: 12 days

Retirement plan

Tax Sheltered Annuity

Subsidized ORCA card & parking (Renton

Job summary

Puget Sound Educational Service District is seeking a Coordinator, Technical Assistance to support Early Learning services and subcontractor development. You will collaborate with community agencies, identify family needs, and provide data-informed guidance to improve program outcomes.

The role requires AA degree and related experience, with emphasis on equity, monitoring, and professional development for staff and partners.

Qualifications

• AA degree in job-related area and increasing levels of job-related experience.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with Birth to Five comprehensive services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocates and collaborates with community agencies to support child, family, and program outcomes.
• Assists staff in identifying family and child needs to develop partnership plans.
• Provides data-informed technical assistance to subcontractors on program standards.
• Designs and delivers training to program staff on relevant topics.
• Monitors program activities to meet Head Start or ECEAP objectives.

Skills

Experience in early childhood services

Collaboration & partnership skills

Training & development delivery

Education

AA degree in job-related area

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of Coordinator, Technical Assistance is done for the purpose/s of supporting the activities of the Early Learning program; participating in the organization and delivery of comprehensive early learning services; providing technical assistance and professional development to early learning subcontractors; promoting the program within the community; and supporting the ongoing needs of participating children and families.

Description

The job of Coordinator, Technical Assistance is done for the purpose/s of supporting the activities of the Early Learning program; participating in the organization and delivery of comprehensive early learning services; providing technical assistance and professional development to early learning subcontractors; promoting the program within the community; and supporting the ongoing needs of participating children and families.

This job reports to Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Advocates and collaborates with community agencies for the purpose of supporting child, family, and program outcomes.
• Assists staff in identifying family and child needs for the purpose of developing a partnership plan to deliver program support and remove barriers to child's success and family’s development, utilizing family support principles of the whole child approach.
• Collaborates with others for the purpose of enhancing relationships with community agencies which serve homeless children and/or ensuring that services are delivered in compliance with governance requirements.
• Conducts onsite assessments and monitoring for the purpose of improving service delivery and ensuring compliance with program, state, and federal regulations.
• Adheres to incident requirements to maintain child’s/family’s personal health and safety following ECEAP, Head Start and/or school district policies.
• Designs and delivers training on pertinent topics to program staff for the purpose of disseminating information, promoting skill development, and offering opportunities for peer consultation.
• Develops relationships with others (e.g., ESD staff, community, and public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities and service provision.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: We co-create just and humanizing educational communities where every student thrives and succeeds, benefiting future generations.
• Monitors assigned program activities for the purpose of meeting the needs of Head Start or ECEAP children and families and delivering services in conformance with department objectives.
• Organizes and analyzes data, develops, and maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing required information and/or documentation.
• Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, conferences, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to form community partnerships.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., program assessments/evaluations, work plans, newsletter articles, etc.) for the purpose of training, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information and sharing best practice.
• Provides data-informed technical assistance to subcontractors regarding program standards and regulations for designated content area (e.g., disabilities, education, family engagement, health, nutrition, multilingual services, mental health or P3, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing program service delivery and implementing best practices.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., family support staff, center director and staff, parents, community agencies, auditors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, technical assistance, and/or direction.
• Supervises personnel (e.g., provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job-Specific Competencies

ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap.

RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color.

RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways.

TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Possesses required functional/technical knowledge and skills to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates active interest and ability to maintain level of knowledge and enhance and apply new functional skills.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING: Imparts relevant information to others to increase understanding and overall Agency effectiveness and alignment.

PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION: Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.

RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION: Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• AA degree in job-related area and increasing levels of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Birth to Five comprehensive services
• Experience with supporting early learning programs through monitoring and offering technical assistance for program improvement.

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)