Spec, Parent Family Community Engagement

Alamo, TN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This job posting outlines responsibilities related to data management, ERSEA, family engagement, and program quality. It also lists requirements and preferred qualifications for candidates, plus a robust set of benefits. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to support high-quality services and school readiness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ensure complete and accurate collection, entry, reporting and maintenance of data related to family development services.
  • If in a non-supervisory role: provision of technical support to teaching staff and their supervisors as needed
  • Responsible for the collection, entry, reporting and maintenance of ERSEA records related to program operations including CACFP.
  • In coordination with the Manager of Education & Inclusion, ensure that vacancies are filled within 30 days, eligibility is properly determined, enrollment includes 10% children with special needs, recruitment is active/ongoing and that funded enrollment is achieved and maintained.
  • Track daily attendance data and the program staff’s timely follow-up with families on tardiness and absenteeism.
  • Visit all classrooms on a regular basis (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct observations and support teaching staff in promoting parent involvement, provide training and technical assistance and coach teachers as they support parents in understanding their role in their child’s educational success.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly reports, such as attendance, enrollment, etc.
  • Ensure that electronic data collected can be reported accurately to grant officers.
  • Provide training and technical assistance and build capacity by working directly with staff, parents and community partners to ensure high-quality programs.
  • Responsible for tracking that all parents have been offered the opportunity to establish a Family Partnership Agreement and the tracking of strengths, needs, goals, referrals, individual contacts, home visits and follow-ups.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, social work, adult learning or a related family/human services field, plus at least three (3) years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in the provision and management of family services for young children and their families
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Proven interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other staff and community partners in the provision of high-quality services and resources to families.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in early childhood development, social work, adult learning or a related family/human services field.
  • Previous Head Start experience.
  • Current or former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Benefits

  • Time off: 11 paid holidays plus 10 days for winter break and 5 days for spring break, (with additional 5 hours PTO.
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into High-Deductible Health Plan in which company matches a portion of contribution.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll into health care and dependent care options.
  • Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D).
  • Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits
  • Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
  • Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
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