Head Start/Early Head Start - Comprehensive Services Coordinator

Crystal Stairs•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Comprehensive Services Coordinator who is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise to the Early Head Start Program in the area ERSEA, Family Services, Parent Involvement, and Governance. The position is one of direct involvement with other program staff in overall program planning for concerted program efforts. Coordinator has further responsibility for coordinating services for Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance and Family Partnership Agreements to ensure the social well being of program participants. The Coordinators' objective is to ensure Early Head Start participants have access to a social services program and ongoing participate in State Funded programs.

Requirements

Have an AA Degree in Social Services or related field with coursework or have equivalent experience working in a program providing equivalent services.
Three (3) years of experience in social and family support services or related field.
Knowledge of community resources for low income families.
Experience working in culturally diverse communities.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.
Fingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department.
Official transcripts of educational attainment are required before interview is granted.
This position is identified as a mandated reporter.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Eligibility, Selections, Recruitment, Enrollment and Attendance of families in the Early Head Start Program.
Responsible for the Family Partnership Process within the Early Head Start program.
Responsible for the Parent Involvement, Male Involvement activities and Literacy activities for the Early Head Start Program.
Works with the Child Development Specialist to plan and implement a comprehensive socials services program that meets the Head Start definition of family services.
Provides monitoring and technical assistance to Child Development Specialist and child care partners in the delivery of a quality Early Head Start program.
Develops workshops and guides staff to enhance the role of the parent as the primary educator of the child and promote and support that philosophy
Provides leadership and support to teaching staff in implementing research based teaching strategies in early literacy.
Enhance Head Start's capacity to deliver a quality early literacy program to all enrolled children.
Engages each family in a goal setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides for collaborative planning.
Participates on the multi-disciplinary team for case management approach to holistic service provisions.
Maintains confidentiality and trusting relationships that are culturally responsive.

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
401k Matching Options
Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
Generous Sick and Vacation Time
Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM