Family & Community Partnership Coordinator
Company: The Community Action Organization of Western New Y
Location: North Tonawanda
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
As a condition of employment, CAO Employees are required to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination
prior to first day of employment. CAO does allow accommodations for
religious and medical reasons with the proper documentation prior
to first day of employment.
SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works in collaboration with Erie and Niagara counties child care
provider and their staff to ensure children and families enrolled
in the EHS CCP program receive comprehensive Early Head Start
services in accordance with the Head Start Performance
Standards.
· Performs other duties as assigned; work with the EHS CCP Manager
and Family/Community Service Area Manager to coordinate, provide
training and provide ongoing monitoring, training/technical
assistance to the content area and the activities of the Family and
Community Partnership content area. Carry out assignments, duties,
requests, processes and goals of the Family/Community content area
as assigned by immediate supervisor and the Early Childhood
Administrator. Examples of work include but are not limited to:
· Assist in the recruitment and enrollment of Early Head
Start/Child Care Partner children throughout the year in Erie and
Niagara counties.
· Ensure health and requirements are met according to Head Start
Performance Standards for all children enrolled in the EHS CCP
program
· Attend or facilitate meetings and trainings as directed by
supervisor.
· Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community
collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for all
children enrolled in the EHS CCP program
· Engage parents in volunteering, community service, and other ways
of contributing to program activities and services.
· Monitor children's attendance and provide support services to
families as needed for all children enrolled in the EHS CCP
program.
· Serves as staff liaison for all children enrolled in the EHS CCP
program
· Attends meetings of parent committee meetings as required
· Attends community agency meetings and report to the EHS CCP
Manager
· Provides information and training to the EHS CCP parent
committees
· Assist Family Service Workers with male engagement and coordinate
male engagement activities
· Assists EHS CCP Manager with planning workshops and training
· Provides/conducts training as required by EHS CCP Manager
· Attend in service training for all children enrolled in the EHS
CCP program.
· Assist with organizing parent committee groups for the EHS CCP
child care providers
· Submits written monthly content area reports the EHS CCP
Manager
· Maintains a close relationship with multi-disciplinary content
area staff to ensure for all children enrolled in the EHS CCP
program received required services.
· Audit and compile reports and records of Family Service Workers
(FSW) for all children enrolled in the EHS CCP program
· Assists with completing the Program Information Report (PIR)
· Member of the Child/Family Study Team
· Attend all CMTM meetings as needed
· Models positive work ethic for parents and staff.
· Ensure FSW maintain a current and full caseload of families who
are enrolled in the Early Head Start (EHS) - Child Care Partner
(CCP) programs.
· Establish mutually respectful partnerships with families to
enhance the quality of their lives and their community for all
children enrolled in the EHS CCP program.
· Ensures Family Support Workers support families' efforts to reach
their goals, assist in developing partnership with the family and
work with families to create Family Partnership Agreement that
facilitates families' problem-solving and teaches problem-solving
skills.
· Ensures Family Service Workers monitor the progress on Family
Partnership goals and assist families in modifying Partnership
Agreements when goals have been attained or changed for all
children enrolled in the EHS CCP program.
· Assists Family Service Workers provide training for parents
enrolled in the EHS CCP program in how to be the primary teacher
for their children and full partners in the education of their
children.
· Ensures Family Service Workers perform recordkeeping, including
written documentation, scheduled reports and mandated reporting, in
a timely, accurate, and confidential manner for all children
enrolled in the EHS CCP program
· Ensures Family Service Workers maintain regular communication
with families (phone calls, group activities, home visits, and
classroom visits) to promote partnerships.
· Ensures Family Service Workers maintain up-to-date listing of
available community resources and list is available to families in
Erie and Niagara as needs as if necessary.
· Conduct home visits in conjunction with child care provider staff
as well as ensuring social service needs arise are addressed and
referrals are provided.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise the Family Service
Workers
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services,
Sociology, or Community Organization, plus one (1) year experience
in social service community working with low income children and
families; OR
Associate Degree in the area of Human Services, Sociology,
Community Organization or related fields, plus two (2) years
experience in working with low children and families.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to instruct and guide parents; ability to
speak clearly, write legibly; able to discuss problems and
disagreements in a professional manner; ability to communicate
effectively with diverse groups.
REASONING ABILITY: Appropriate conduct and behavior shown in all
contacts with supervisor, staff, parents and community.
NO PHONE CALLS - IF YOU ARE SELECTED YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA ONE
OF THE METHODS YOU HAVE PROVIDED PI174508909
Keywords: The Community Action Organization of Western New Y, Buffalo , Family & Community Partnership Coordinator, Other , North Tonawanda, New York
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