Program Coordinator (Family Support)

Centralia College•Centralia, WA

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About The Position

As the Early Learning Program's Program Coordinator (PC), you will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, and enrolling children and their families who are eligible for the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP). You will work collaboratively to provide comprehensive services to each child and family. Through education and support, the PC will help families learn how to access and advocate for needed family services. As a PC for the Early Learning Programs, you will work in partnership with teachers to encourage and plan for families to advocate for and participate in their child's education. You will also work together with families in an effort to support them in recognizing and building upon family strengths and improving the conditions and quality of their family's life. In this position, you will be a part of a dynamic team in supporting Centralia College's student families, as well as community families, in gaining access to education and services.

Requirements

High school graduation AND two years' experience in providing social services related to child abuse and neglect, child guidance, parenting education and family dynamics to low income or other at-risk families; OR equivalent education/experience.
And including the equivalent of 30 college credits of adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to their job responsibilities. OR be willing to be on a Professional Development Plan to fully obtain the education qualifications of their role.
Experience providing social services program services to at-risk families.
Experience researching local community resources regarding family issues.
Understand family and relationship development cycles;
Recognize influences of diversity and culture;
Aware of own cultural values and biases
Work with families as systems;
Be able to demonstrate acceptance of all types of family groupings and use materials that reflect nontraditional families;
Establish mutual trust with families;
Engage families in program activities
Increase the family's knowledge of parenting, school participation, and leadership
Cultivate community partnerships
Working knowledge of Early Childhood Education philosophy and current best practices.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals, other departments, outside agencies.
Current negative TB test or statement from Health Dept. that named person is cleared;
MMR immunity
Cleared Department of Children, Youth & Families Portable Background Check clearance in MERIT
Current First Aid and CPR training documentation;
HIV/AIDS Training and/or Blood Pathogens;
Child Abuse/Neglect Training, inclusive of reporting procedures; and
Food Handlers permit.

Nice To Haves

An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college credits of adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to their job responsibilities. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and enroll eligible children to maintain full enrollment. Track data and maintain an ongoing waitlist of families according to ECEAP regulations.
Conduct family orientations, child screenings and collaborate with classroom teachers and the program manager regarding program entry.
Assess family needs and develop action plans to reduce barriers and improve positive outcomes for families and children.
Develop individualized health, nutrition, and family support plans for all families.
Build reciprocal relationships with families that support family well-being and strengthen the child-parent relationship.
Conduct home visits (in-person/virtual) for each family once every quarter or as needed.
Track data using virtual platforms including ELMS, Ready Rosie, and Mobility Mentoring.
Ensure bilingual children and families receive information and interpreters that meet their language and communication needs.
Address the concerns and issues of children from diverse backgrounds and that have special needs in partnership with teachers, interdisciplinary specialist, or other community partners.
Model and practice effective and professional communication strategies and techniques for families, staff, and teachers.
Develop, oversee and coordinate ongoing family activities and events that comply with ECEAP performance standards, DCYF licensing WACs and funding standards as well as college procedures.
Recruit, oversee and advise ECEAP family committees, interns, and policy council representatives.
Answer emails, make and receive phone calls in a timely manner.
Maintain contact tracking system of family contacts.
Create and maintain family and child files, which includes, but is not limited to, tracking data and documenting ERSEA (eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, attendance), health information, family interaction and engagement.
Participate in all staff trainings.
Complete the Mobility Mentoring training within 30 days of employment
Complete updated trainings as requested by program or DCYF
Participate in professional development as requested by program
Complete required annual trainings for position
Support ECEAP teachers in the classroom. Adhere to all licensing WACs, center, and ECEAP policy, procedure and regulations.
Observe interactions/behaviors of both children and teachers in the classroom.
Provide one on one engagement and support of individual children and/or groups as directed by lead teacher to support the interactions, transitions, and routines in the classroom
Perform other duties as assigned.