Family Service Coordinator Head Start - Full Time; 5432-210-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Head Start (HS) Family Services Coordinator is responsible to coordinate parent involvement and education programs. Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Services Coordinator will directly supervise Family Assistants and Family Workers providing on-going guidance and support. Responsibilities include but not limited to coordinate recruitment and registration efforts of perspective clients; maintain all intake data; attend and participate in all family related matters; assist families in with family related matters and concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• B.A. in Human Services/Social Work preferred.
• Family Development Credential preferred.
• Two years of experience in a human services related field; preferably in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of consolidated databases preferred.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to relate to Funding Source Families, staff, board, community in which applicant will serve.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Able to travel to different locations throughout the five boroughs including but not limited to conducting Home visits.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a yearly updates community resources binder, in agreement with the demographic changes within the community.
• Plans and implements appropriate orientation into the Parent Education Program and Parent Involvement Program for new families.
• Coordinates recruitment and registration of new families.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion and organization of the reports.
• Provides assistance to families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees