Family Services Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Performs all activities necessary to complete the social services and parent involvement objectives stated in the Head Start Performance Standards and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates all staff of the Family Services component.
• Develops perpetual recruitment and enrollment process; supervises the execution of this system.
• Develops and oversees annual priorities for enrollment with Screening Committee.
• Supervises and reviews the development of Family Services activities and referrals.
• Coordinates completion of the family partnership process.
• Provides direct social service counseling to families.
• Makes home visits and referrals when requested by staff.
• Encourages parents to strengthen parenting skills through discussions, classes, etc.
• Advocates to meet the needs of children and families through existing agencies and in developing new community resources.
• Contributes to the development of family services/parent engagement (including Policy Council) related training, the written training plan and the implementation of that plan.
• Submits reports as required (PIR, CSBG, COPOS, etc.)
• Participates annually in developing, reviewing and revising of the Early Childhood Written Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinates, facilitates and participates in the annual self-assessment. Schedules and participates in community events/public networking.
• Reviews all applications for programs.
• Works closely with the parent Policy Council in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinates collection of CAP60/Learning Genie/COPOS information and recordkeeping.
• Works with the Transportation Manager and Component to set up and review bus runs.
• 26. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in meetings, job related training, and continuing education programs as required or suggested by HHS and sponsoring organizations.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Performs day to day travel as well as overnight travel as required.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and manage program goals and objectives.
• Experience in conducting training programs.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully with the public
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of outcome-based services.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Service or related field. (Required)
• At least three (3) years work experience in the social service field. (Required)
• Prior supervisory experience of at least two years. (Required)
• Demonstrated writing, verbal, and computer skills. (Required)
• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• Family Service/Development Credentialing Program (Preferred)
• Familiar with local social service agencies. (Preferred)