Temporary Head Start Family Engagement Coordinator

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$70,304 - $70,304•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operations Executive of Early Learning, the Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for federal, state, and county reporting and services requirements in the area of Family, Parent, and Community Engagement, and the supervision of parent involvement. Family and community engagement focuses on parent involvement activities, family support services, case management, transition services, and partnerships with community agencies. This role leads outcomes and accountability, including the coordination of Family Service Specialists and Parent Involvement Team members, services, and programming. This temporary assignment is expected to conclude in April 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human development, family services, or related field.
Three or more years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, and/or early intervention services.
Direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, and family support and referral services or similar, required.
Current approved EMSA Adult, Infant and Child CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification (8 hours).
Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program.
Completed nine (9) hour course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP) and other compliance courses, as assigned.
Ability to pass fingerprint clearances.
Valid Class C California driver’s license.
Current TB test clearance (must be submitted every two years).
Cleared physical exam.
Current Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccinations.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
Must demonstrate auditory and visual ability to observe and respond to participants in the program.
Approximately 50% of the time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand, and bend.
Position requires frequent travel to different work sites.

Nice To Haves

MSW or other related advanced degree, preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume direct responsibility for coordinating family engagement services to children and families enrolled in the Head Start and Early Head Start program options.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the annual refunding application.
Assist in the development of the policies, procedures, and practices for family engagement services.
Manage a caseload of families and work directly with parents, guardians, and children.
Ensure that families are linked to Health, Disabilities, Nutrition, Social Services, and Mental Health services through a referral process.
Provide coaching and support to Family Service Specialists.
Work with program team members to implement policies/procedures and practices designed to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act and meet goals, objectives, and established outcomes by integrating family engagement strategies into all systems and program services.
Identify and work with community partners to build working relationships, link families to needed services, and provide resources.
Ensure that eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) for the Head Start and State Preschool Program is implemented by working closely with Head Start and State Preschool Teams.
Supervise, monitor, and conduct timely performance reviews of family services specialists or EHS program eligibility services specialist and EHS family services and support specialists.
Engage in the promotion of team member development and continuous learning through training, observation, and coaching.
Meet regularly with key supervisors to collaborate and identify program priorities to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
Collaborate with the Head Start and Early Head Start team members in the planning and preparation of monthly meetings with family services specialists.
Ensure case conferencing and supervision meetings at the center level are held regularly to review implementation of services to children and families.
Participate in the training needs assessment of the family services team members and make recommendations.
Collaborate with and ensure the family services specialists oversee the development of transition plans for all children transitioning out of Early Head Start and into and out of Head Start.
Plan, develop, and deliver family engagement training for team members and parents.
Collaborate with team members to promote parent engagement, plan and implement parent meetings, workshops, parent conferences, training, and other activities as needed to meet the needs and interests of families.
Serve as lead to the family services specialists to develop and implement an ongoing monitoring system that includes regular site visits, health services file reviews, analysis of data, and team member interviews and observations to ensure quality of services that meet federal, state, county, and Head Start regulations and standards.
In coordination with program team members and parents, ensure completion of family services referrals, follow-up, and ongoing care in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure all Head Start and Early Head Start family & child records and tracking systems are updated and monitored.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services and ensure timely access to resources and services for high-need children and/or families, as needed.
Ensure the family and community partnerships sections of the Program Information Report (PIR) and other family outcome data are complete and accurate.
Prepare and review program data and other reports to monitor parent engagement, referrals, follow-up, and other child/family/program indicators and outcomes.
Coordinate with members of management to assess, develop, and coordinate the provision of family engagement training for Early Head Start and Head Start team members that promotes family wellness, early intervention practices, regular attendance, dual language learners, bilingualism, biliteracy, and father engagement.
Serve as a lead to develop and train on family partnership services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Act.
Participate in program self-assessment, community needs assessment, and program/agency planning as assigned.
Conduct home visits with Head Start/Early Head Start families, when needed.
Monitor and implement program confidentiality policy.
Monitor enforcement of all state and federal laws pertaining to reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Participate in continuous program planning and improvement and ensure prompt action to deal with identified deficiencies.
Work with management in administering corrective action plans addressing non-compliance.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.