Early/Head Start Corona Center Based- Family Service Manager

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

The Family Service Coordinator/Manager is responsible for monitoring ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance) and Health practices and coordinating family services including the promotion of family wellness, building community partnerships and operating as a liaison between programs, classrooms and home settings in the areas of family engagement, child development and mental health services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field plus 5 years' experience working in Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes course work in principles of social work, child development, counseling and/or psychology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and to multi-task.
• Willingness and skills to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines.
• Supervise and provide support to family service staff.
• Develop systems of creating and submitting reports to management team that provide information related to ERSEA, family goal setting, services provided and any other information that may be requested.
• Monitor compliance using electronic data management systems.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents to insure opportunities for active program involvement and participation as well as crisis intervention.
• Participate in team management functions of planning, implementing, and evaluation of program.
• Assist in facilitating election process of the programs Governing body.
• Perform other duties, as may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager