Outreach & Alumni Coordinator

Position Summary:
Recruit parents into the Parramore Kidz Zone Baby Institute program to enhance parents in their role as their child’s first teacher supporting the early learning of young children from infancy to 5 years old in the Parramore Heritage community. Ensure that PKZ Baby Institute goals, objectives and outcomes are met; through the development and participation in program events for current participants and Alumni. Develops long range mentoring and support programs that will maintain Alumni involvement.
(This is a grant funded position and availability of funding does not ensure employment for any length of time.)

Essential Job Functions:
I. PKZ Program Recruitment Service:

• Develop and support a secure, caring, non-judgmental environment, establishing effective relationships with parents to enable them to develop to their maximum potential.
• Undertake outreach work, with parents in the home and the community, to introduce them to and raise awareness of the services provided by the PKZ Baby Institute.
• Work in a non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive manner that encourages all parents to access PKZ Baby Institute services.

II. Program Implementation & Support:

• Act as ambassador for the PKZ Baby Institute promoting program goals and objectives to strengthening existing links with the community.
• Facilitate appropriate information sharing between families, staff and other relevant agencies, while maintaining adherence to legislative and confidentiality standards.
• Provide information about other services available to support families in the PKZ Baby Institute community and assist parents /guardians in accessing them.
• Implement knowledge of appropriate alumni programming practices (sustaining connections, further dissemination of parenting information, reinforcement and scaffolding of previous parenting skills, etc.)
• Take lead responsibility, under the direction of the PKZ Baby Institute Manager, to implement aspects of the delivery plan for program services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure parents and the wider communities are actively engaged in the development of the PKZ Baby Institute.
• Utilize knowledge of involving the stakeholders in program planning (alumni, teachers, etc.).
• Implement Alumni Leadership Development program.
• Ensure that accurate and up to date records are accurately kept and entered into ELCOC/Ounce data systems.
• Support monitoring/evaluation needs of PKZ Baby Institute funders through the collection and inputting of data, to support the data needs of the program as required.
• Share information with colleagues and team members utilizing experience from working with Baby Institute parents.
• Understand and comply with all child abuse and neglect reporting requirements per Florida statute.
• Identify venues, activities and services necessary to plan successful events for alumni
• Punctual and reliable in attendance during the work week, which will include Saturdays when Baby Institute is in session.

(This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by Coalition management.)
 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of business English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar in order to prepare and read documents and correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with a variety of constituents.
• Knowledge of basic customer service techniques.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (Micro Soft Office Suite). Ability to navigate the Internet.
• Must possess valid Florida ID or driver’s license and access to a reliable transportation to and from work.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, stoop and kneel. The employee might be required to lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.
• Ability to work flexible hours/schedule i.e., Saturdays or evening hours.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and rules set by the Coalition.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Strong organizational skills and effective record management practices, attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and presentation.
• Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in social sciences or related degree plus minimum of 3 years of experience working with families with children under 5 years of age. An Associate’s Degree in a related field plus seven years of experience working with families with children under 5 years of age may be considered.
• Experience working with outreach and/or home visiting program
• Knowledge in community resources, social service agencies
• Experience working with Alumni types of activities