Department: Head Start/Early Head Start/CDC

Reports to: Director

Primary Work Location: Central Office, Remsen

Eligible for Benefits: Yes. Regular

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

modations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
Lift up to 10 pounds often; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; lift over 20 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

Supervisory skills preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards and Iowa Licensing regulations.
Support, supervise and evaluate Family Advocates while monitoring to ensure compliance of standards, policies and procedures and the State of Iowa Licensing regulations.
Collaborate with the Director and Management Team to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
Oversee and coordinate the program’s Family Engagement and Health Services, ensuring strong family partnerships, appropriate referrals, and timely follow-up with families.
Oversee parent involvement activities that strengthen and affirm the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking system of EHS health, family goals, referrals, follow-up contacts, family outcomes, and parent meetings/socializations.
Ensure appropriate health education is provided for the EHS pregnant moms and parents.
Coordinate the EHS medical and dental health services for the program.
Monitor and maintain EHS child health records and documentation.
Coordinate and assist with scheduling health fair screenings and services, including height and weight measurements, vision and hearing screenings, lead screenings, and fluoride varnishes.
Oversee Head Start transportation services to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for children and families while maintaining compliance with program requirements.
Attend center team meetings.
Provide professional development, on-boarding and coaching for Family Advocates.
Coordinate the Parents as Teachers curriculum for Family Advocates.
Review and revise policies and procedures.
Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking systems through the Child Plus Data system.
Provide input in grant writing, budget planning and implementation.
Develop and maintain community partnerships.
Work collaboratively with Management Team on PIR, PSA, Community Needs Assessment and CSBG requirements.
Serve as the program Child Abuse Reporter liaison with the Department of Human Services.
Attend state and regional trainings and networking sessions.
Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
Able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check upon employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check and every four (4) years thereafter.
Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
Complete a Physical Exam prior to employment.
Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
Complete mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.

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Family Engagement & Health Coordinator