Under the supervision of the Child Development Director, develops and maintains relationships with families and ensures they receive comprehensive services per contract and program guidelines.

Enrollment and Recruitment

• Recruits and enrolls families into the early childhood programs
• Organizes and maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date records for children and families
• Maintains enrollment throughout the program year through various recruitment strategies; ensures vacancies are filled immediately
• Collaborates with Special Needs Coordinator to recruit children with disabilities into the program

Family Relations

• Builds respectful, culturally-sensitive relationships with families
• Embeds “Strengthening Families” initiatives throughout the program
• Communicates effectively with families through written and oral communication
• Encourages families to participate in program activities, parent meetings, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences
• Participates in parent meetings, family activities, and trainings
• Participates in all home visits and parent-teacher conferences to assess and support family resources and needs
• Assists families in developing Family Partnership Agreements, in order to encourage and promote their overall development including achievement of self-sufficiency as well as positive developmental outcomes for their children
• Understands the program’s outcome goals and works diligently with the families to pursue positive outcome goals while participating in services. 
• Maintains Parent Resource area and Parent Bulletin boards
• Follows up on child’s absenteeism; working with parents to address barriers to regular attendance as needed

Recordkeeping

• Ensures accurate and timely entry of all required child and family information in the data system
• Works in collaboration with Center staff and consultants to monitor, track, and coordinate services to children and families
• Ensures that health documents are complete and up to date, sending reminders to parents when follow-up is needed
• Appropriately documents monthly contacts with families in case notes

Professional Leadership and Community Outreach

• Participates in IFSP/IEP meetings for children
• Collaborates with educational staff to communicate regarding family and child progress and needs to facilitate children’s transitions
• Collaborates with staff to achieve NAEYC Accreditation
• Develops and maintains Community Partnership Agreements (MOA)
• Remains aware of resources within the community to support the needs of families and make appropriate referrals

• Provides program, classroom, and center staffing support as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree in Human Service, Social Work, or related field required
• Gateways Family Support Credential Level 4 preferred

Other

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Benefits:

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Enterprise Fleet car availability for high mileage drivers
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.