Family and Community Partnership Coordinator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE:  FAMILY AND COMMUNITY                                                                                          PARTNERSHIP (FCP) COORDINATOR

                                                                                                                                                             LOCATION:  ORLANDO                                                       

DEPARTMENT:   HEAD START/ EARLY HEAD START *Travel is required in Tri County Area

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Plans, develops, and implements the Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) parent involvement, family services, community partnerships and transitional activities.  Establishes a system for identification of families and children in need of social services and implements program activities to meet those needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Communicates and coordinates weekly with the Director and other key management personnel to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.  Submits monthly reports to the Director by the due date, as well as other reports requested at any time by the Director. Facilitates the development, completion and analysis of the Community-Wide Assessment every three years and makes annual updates.  With key management personnel, parents, and other stakeholders, uses this assessment to develop short- and long-range program goals, to determine program options, and to annually develop a Program Improvement Plan and a Training & Technical Assistance (T&TA) Plan Captains the recruitment of HS/EHS eligible children in the service area by all 4C HS/EHS personnel.  Ensures maintenance of a substantial waiting list to ensure that vacancies are filled by the next most eligible child in the community.  Participates in the Selection Committee.  Conducts regular random checks of Family Advocate (FA) folders to ensure accurate determination of eligibility.  Monitors attendance and records patterns of absences.  Ensures that all requirements of Performance Standards Part 1305 are continuously being met. Coordinates the HS/EHS Policy Council monthly meetings.  Ensures that PC reps receive agendas and all pertinent documents at least a week in advance of meetings.   Ensures that PC and 4C Board members receive all training required by Performance Standards and the Head Start Act.  Arranges for donated food and provision of childcare for the PC meetings .Develops an annual Parent Training Plan and corresponding calendar.  Topics must include family literacy, parenting skills, domestic violence, and any parent training specifically required by Performance Standards or the Head Start Act.  Ensures that the training schedule is followed and that meetings are well attended. Coordinates the enrollment of parents in continuing education opportunities and oversees the payment of tuition and textbooks necessary for the courses.  Oversees the requests and the proper Policy Council approval for End of the Year activities.  Ensures that the money related to the year end activities is handled responsibly. Ensures that the HS/EHS monthly parent newsletter is produced and distributed.  Updates the annual Transition Plan in conjunction with Policy Council, parents, and other staff.  Works with all areas to ensure the implementation and completion of this plan. In concert with the Site Supervisors, ensures the accuracy and completeness of FA folders.  Performs random checks of these folders and reports areas in need of improvement to the applicable Program Manager.  Ensures that FAs are initiating Family Partnership Agreements (FPAs) timely, that FPAs are a work in progress, and that they are regularly updated. Provides feedback to Site Supervisors and applicable Program Manager to assist in writing annual Performance Appraisals of the Family Advocates.  Participates in the interview process for Family Advocate applicants. Develops and maintains a well organized and active male involvement program.  Ensures that meetings and activities are occurring monthly and that fathers at all HS and EHS sites have an opportunity to participate at a location near their community. Oversees the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers.  Organizes a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the year if the budget allows. Seeks community partnerships and develops Memoranda of Understanding or Agreements as applicable.  Seeks In-Kind (donated time, services, products) or cash (corporate sponsors, grant opportunities, state or local funding) to assist the HS/EHS program in meeting its 20% non-federal share requirement. Represents 4C and the HS/EHS program at community meetings and gives presentations to the public or other agencies as needed.  Serves as liaison to the Orange County Head Start program and the Children’s Home Society. Assists in the preparation of the annual refunding budget application and ensures expenditures are spent in areas of oversight according to plan. In concert with other key managers and the Director, annually updates the 4C HS/EHS Standard s and Procedures related to Performance Standards 1304.40, 1304.41, 1304.50, and 1305 and ensures the procedures are approved by Policy Council. Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in  Social Work, early childhood education, psychology, or a related field. A related field is defined as any degree that included at least six courses in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (ECD). Three (3) years experience working with families and their young children. Experience working with multi-cultural, disabled, and various socio-economic groups. (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar in order to prepare and read documents and correspondences.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in leadership techniques, customer service and the coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of child development and family dynamics. Ability to gain knowledge of agency terminology and subject matter, including Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of community resources or ability to gain such knowledge. Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to communicate Agency information effectively to other staff and outside representatives and to represent Agency positively in the community. Must be capable of working under pressure while remaining professional, exhibiting an upbeat attitude, and organizing and planning efficiently. Ability to work effectively with children, parents and staff. Ability to demonstrate skills in organization and time management.  Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems. Ability to operate a personal computer.  Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheet, and databases, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  Ability to navigate the Internet. Ability to gain knowledge of the Child Plus software application. Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques. Ability to gain knowledge of eligibility data for applicants. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels. Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to customers and co-workers.

SALARY: $40,659-$45,969 w/ Benefits                                                                                                       PAY GRADE:  11

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES TO: Human Resources           Email:vgonzalez@4cflorida.org                      Fax: 407-522-5072

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