Family SVC Coordinator

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.
**This is a Direct Hire for Our Partner, Grand Street Settlement**
Website to apply: http://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bfb233f9-2e2d-4a56-b58a-c4bfa4857b9e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=470504&lang=en_US
TITLE: Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Services Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services
LOCATION(S): Brooklyn, New York
REPORTS TO: EHS-CCP Program Manager
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $75,000
DATE: September 2023
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ERSEA & supervision of family services staff for the EHS CCP families and families in the FCC Early Head Start/Head Start Expansion grant. Collaborate with the Early Head Start Program Manager in aligning ERSEA and Family Services across programs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field or-
• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, Early Childhood Education or a related field & a minimum of 3 years work related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of web-based data system
• Prior experience with & knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards
• Excellent communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relationship skills; ability to work effectively as a member of the leadership team
• Supervisory experience in an early childhood setting
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Community Stakeholders, Child Care Partners, and others
• Experience working with low-income families & persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of community-based organizations
• Clearance through NY State Central Registry and criminal record background check (DOI Fingerprints) prior to employment
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Some evening & occasional weekend work required
• Bilingual English/Spanish

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to promoting positive child & family outcomes through effective service delivery systems
• Work with Management team in developing and implementing trauma informed approach.
• Integrate and support Family Advocates with integrating and implementing trauma informed practices and services for families.
• Supervision of Family Advocates to ensure effective service delivery, compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, up to date child files/records, & timely entry of required data
• Work closely with the Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to maintain funded enrollment, manage waitlists, increase community linkages and ensure ERSEA compliance
• Responsible for meeting requirements related to family services according to Head Start Performance Standards; develop & implement service area plans, policies & procedures, & review parent handbooks in collaboration with partners
• Create and/or update monthly reporting around outcomes related to enrollment and Parent, Family, Community Framework
• Responsible for ERSEA; maintain confidentiality of all clients; monitor file systems at partners sites of child records, monitor & track ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, & Attendance) records
• Develop & implement strategies for building peer support networks for families in the program & in the community
• Build & maintain working relationships with key stakeholders & community agencies for purposes of recruitment, engagement & family support
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners
• Work closely with leadership team to develop & implement annual self-assessment, community assessment, ongoing monitoring plans, service area delivery plans and grant renewal applications
• Support recruitment of Policy Council members & coordination of Policy Council, Site Committee, & Class Committee meetings
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including meetings, in-service trainings, & conferences; facilitate trainings for partners, EHSCCP staff, & families as needed
• Participate in planning meetings for the program & the agency; represent the program & the agency in the community
• Special projects & other duties as assigned

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply)
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards
• Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
No phone calls, please.
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
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