Parent, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. • Poway, CA

147d • $23 - $28

About The Position

The Parent, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator for the Early Education Child Care programs plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors the Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE) and Program Design and Management (PDM) content areas and plans. The Coordinator partners with the Director and PFCE Manager to deliver a comprehensive PFCE program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations. The role also supports family engagement, community partnerships, shared governance, staff training, program reporting, and mandated reporting education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience in social work, human services, family services, or a related field.
• Fluency in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Family Support and/or Family Strengthening Frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director and PFCE Manager to plan, implement, and monitor a comprehensive PFCE program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations, including policies, service-area planning, community assessment, self-assessment, and program improvement.
• Maintain accurate PFCE data, documentation, and recordkeeping systems, including Training and Technical Assistance plans.
• Coordinate across agency programs to create a streamlined, parent-centered experience that reduces burden and increases engagement.
• Provide PFCE training and technical assistance to staff across all counties and Early Education Child Care program options.
• Plan, implement, and support family engagement activities, including family engagement groups and parent/couples forums.
• Serve as liaison with public and private community agencies to ensure access to resources for children and families.
• Train staff in Program Design and Management, including oversight and support of Parent Committees, County Parent Committees, the Parent Advisory Committee, and the Policy Council.
• Establish and sustain an effective shared governance model through annual training and ongoing technical assistance for parent representatives and alternates.
• Collaborate with Directors, Area Managers, and staff to ensure meaningful parent participation in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting requirements by providing annual staff training and parent education on child abuse and neglect reporting and prevention.
• Lead Pre-Service Training, Program Information Report reporting, and Program Self-Assessment/Program Self-Evaluation reporting.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for an internal referral bonus and/or hiring bonus.
• The employer directs applicants to a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time