Transportation and Family Service Coordinator - Early Childhood Education

This position will include both Transportation Coordinator and Family Service Coordinator duties. The position is a full year, full-time, 216 day position. Competitive wages based on experience and full benefits. Office located at the DIISD Administration Building in Kingsford, Michigan. Services provided in Dickinson and Iron Counties. 

Title: Family Services Coordinator with Health, Family & Community Partnership Component Responsibilities

Report To: Director of Early Childhood Education

Length of Contract: Full Time; Full Year; Approximately 216 days per year

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related fields or equivalent thereof with experience related to coordination of services to children and families, and a minimum of two years of experience in a preschool or child care center with willingness to complete an Associates Degree in Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related fields or a Family Service Credenial within 18 months of hire.
• Knowledge of transportation systems.
• Knowledge of Transportation Rules and Requirements.
• Knowledge and interest in child and family social interests and fulfillment of family needs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, families and staff, as well as various professional and community groups.
• Ability to work effectively with parents and families in forming necessary connections and relationships with community resources and the community-at-large.
• Knowledge and experience regarding Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Licensing Standards preferred.
• Experience in effective training strategies and group facilitation preferred.
• Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license. 

General Description:

• Coordination of transportation services across the Early Childhood Education and Special Education departments and the third party transportation Contractor.
• Establish and maintain transportation routes in conjunction with the Contractor.
• Ensure safety of all children and bus passengers.
• Work with families and staff and utilizing community resources.
• Promotes an atmosphere for a healthy life by encouraging a state of physical and emotional wellness for children, families and staff.
• Assist families with meeting educational, personal, social, occupation and child & family related issues.
• Promote good public relations by neat appearance of self and proper attitude.

Essential Functions:

• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Participate in meaningful parent training, distribution of parent surveys, parent education, involvement, development and family support activities.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion with the Health Services and Family & Community Partnerships Coordinators the intake process and interviews with families.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the following health service areas of medical, vision and hearing; dental and health and safety.
• Enter child and family information into the Child Plus data system on a regular basis.
• Assist with coordination of the Health and the Family & Community Partnerships Service Areas with all other service area coordinators and the administration.
• Assist center base and home base staff in promoting community involvement between families and specific agencies, groups, businesses and services in the community-at-large according to identified goals and objectives in Family Partnership Agreements.
• Promote involvement from the community-at-large with the Early Childhood Department and its programs.
• Workable knowledge of all performance standards and related tasks and activities in the Health Services and the Family & Community Partnership Component Area.

• Coordinate with center staff and the Family and Community Partnerships Coordinator monthly center meetings and activities.

• Maintain knowledge of Policy Council formation, orientation and meeting & activity structures throughout the Program Year, including monthly meetings, financial reports and agenda, minutes and parent communication.

• Attend Policy Council Meetings as deemed necessary by the Administration.

• Relate correspondence and information from ACYF to staff and families.

• Assist and encourage parents in becoming members of community, regional and state groups, committees and organizations.

• Share the responsibility for staff development as it relates to health and the formation of partnerships with parents, families and community.

• Participates in all staff meetings and ongoing training to further develop necessary skills/knowledge.

• Facilitate with office staff ongoing training for parents relating to their roles and responsibilities in each component.

• Maintain child and family records/information in a safe and confidential manner.

• Participate in ongoing professional development, both formal and informal, for enhancement of individual abilities, skills and knowledge required for maximum job performance.

• Assist in the recruitment of children, attend parent meetings and conduct home visits as required.

• Must have regular and reliable attendance. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstrating how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
• Adhere to the DIISD Code of Ethics.
• Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue.
• With reimbursement, may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.

Salary : $18 - $21