Family Engagement and Comprehensive Services Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

12d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At the YMCA of Greater Boston, the Family Engagement and Comprehensive Services Coordinator ensures delivery of and/or referral to comprehensive services that promote the overall health and wellbeing of students across our five BPK programs. Comprehensive services include those related to social-emotional and physical development that are essential in enabling children to be available and engaged in learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Education/Education, Human Services, Business, Social Services, or relevant field of study preferred.
Must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in the areas of youth development, family engagement, and comprehensive services.
Must be able to work collaboratively with Boston Public Schools and other partners in a professional manner as at YMCA Of Greater Boston representative.
Superior Communication skills - both written and verbal.
Must have a thorough understanding of the nature of the YMCA movement, volunteers and staff in the accomplishment of the YMCA goals, objectives and mission in the community.
Possess a concern for detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility.
Must be highly motivated and possess a positive attitude towards the YMCA, character development and our mission.
Must maintain confidentiality across multiple programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ACA & NAEYC accreditation preferred.
Programs must be achieving key metrics and producing meaningful qualitative results including by QRIS progression, net-promoter scores, licensure compliance and other experience metrics.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, and ongoing relationships with families, educators, administrators, and community partners
Engage one on one with families and serve as a resource for families who have questions about UPK and the YMCA of Greater Boston
Share the program’s Family Engagement Plan with enrolled families annually
Implement and facilitate components of the family engagement plan, which may include weekly check-ins for BPK teaching teams, creating and developing opportunities to identify and support families with additional service needs, researching, planning and scheduling developmental screenings (dental, hearing, vision, nutrition, etc.)
Assist the center director and teachers on child assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold twice per year and offer to participate in family conferences to discuss assessment results
Support the developmental screening using the ASQ development screen tool and ASQ professional development and technical support provided by BPS. Utilize the ASQ when a child appears to have a need for services.
Support teachers with ASQ (calling families, allow teachers to step out to call families)
Review applications and assist with reasonable accommodations to serve any child with a disability. Work directly with BPS in situations where accommodations seem unreasonable and notify parent(s) of decisions. Help educators/directors provide an environment where reasonable accommodations can be made. Work with YMCA staff/BPS staff to refer a child to a program where accommodations may be more appropriate.
Plan for maintaining a record of and monitor the number of children English Language Learners.
Responsible for the identification, enrollment, attendance and academic success of children who are experiencing homelessness. Act as the homeless liaison with Homeless Education Resource Network (HERN). Work with HERN and BPS to secure attendance waivers for children experiencing homelessness, as needed.
Ensure children with IEPs receive education in least restrictive environments.
Assist in organization of, and attend/participate in BPS Family Engagement meetings and activities at programs.
Assist Teachers to ensure regular newsletter communication goes out to families