Position Overview

The Head Start Family and Community Partnership Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head Start Family and Community Partnership Coordinator in providing services for children and families from diverse backgrounds enrolled and enrolling in the Head Start Program. This position requires an ability to keep accurate records and to communicate responsibly and respectfully with families, school system employees, and community partners. 

Roles and Responsiblities 

• Act as primary telephone, email, and in-person contact for families
• Provide application support by phone or in-person (enrollment/general information)
• Complete Income Details follow-up by phone or in-person
• Request, collect, and upload eligibility documentation
• Calculate family income to verify eligibility for the Head Start program using federal guidelines
• Provide transportation support for classroom staff and families of enrolled students
• Record and manage daily attendance and conduct absence follow-up for all enrolled students
• Assist the Family and Community Partnership Coordinator with projects, as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• High School diploma and general office experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and data management systems
• Good organizational, human relations, and communication skills

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 11 Months/ 221 Days/ 7 Hours

Reports To: Supervisor, Head Start