ERSEA & Outreach Coordinator

Ecs4Kids•Mt. Dora, FL

7d•$27

About The Position

Position will support Lake & Marion county GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ERSEA & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for supporting centers in maintaining an average attendance rate of 90% and meeting the required number of home visits; ensuring compliance with Non-Federal Match (NFM) requirements; establishing community partnerships; and assisting with monitoring waitlists and developing recruitment plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with related experience preferred (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for minimum qualifications.)
Knowledge of OHS ERSEA and NFM performance standards.
Commitment to strengthen families but with ultimate commitment to the well-being of the child.
Ability to work with other employees and the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity in crisis and in normal situations
Ability to perform with little direct supervision
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment
Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile coverage
Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy)
Completion of 15 hours of in-service/professional development training hours each fiscal year (July-June)
Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping, and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other of??ice equipment.
Ability to reach, lift, bend knees, stoop, push or pull items weighing 25 lbs. or less
Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Assist Family Advocates and center staff in achieving and maintaining an average attendance rate of 90%.
Provide ongoing monitoring and technical assistance to support the development and implementation of high-quality, effective attendance support plans.
Monitor compliance with the required number of home visits and socializations, providing follow-up and technical assistance as needed.
Collaborate with Family Advocates and center staff to design and implement engaging, interactive family engagement activities that promote increased parent participation.
Work with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, home-based staff, and center staff to implement a comprehensive plan to generate Non-Federal Match (NFM) contributions and ensure compliance with all related regulations.
Partner with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, home-based staff, and center staff to review, calculate, and submit accurate and timely NFM documentation each month.
Provide support to centers and home visitors who are not meeting their monthly NFM goals by collaborating on the development and implementation of effective improvement plans.
Support the planning and coordination of annual events, holiday outreach initiatives, community partnership efforts, and volunteer recruitment and engagement across Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Serve as a liaison between community organizations and ECS to strengthen partnerships and connect families with valuable resources.
Receive, inventory, and distribute donations at the designated central office in a secure and organized manner.
Collaborate with Child Care Resource & Referral to obtain referrals of potentially eligible children and families for program enrollment.
Monitor waitlists for Head Start programs.
For centers and home visitors with a waitlist below 10%, follow up with staff to support the development of a robust recruitment plan.
Assist with coordinating and communicating with the Policy Council as needed.
Assist with coordinating and communicating with the Policy Council as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of ECS4Kids.