What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement & Health Coordinator position at Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc?
Department: Head Start/Early Head Start/CDC
Reports to: Director
Primary Work Location: Central Office, Remsen
Eligible for Benefits: Yes. Regular
Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.modations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
- Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
- Lift up to 10 pounds often; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; lift over 20 pounds rarely.
Qualifications:
- Supervisory skills preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
- Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards and Iowa Licensing regulations.
- Support, supervise and evaluate Family Advocates while monitoring to ensure compliance of standards, policies and procedures and the State of Iowa Licensing regulations.
- Collaborate with the Director and Management Team to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Oversee and coordinate the program’s Family Engagement and Health Services, ensuring strong family partnerships, appropriate referrals, and timely follow-up with families.
- Oversee parent involvement activities that strengthen and affirm the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
- Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking system of EHS health, family goals, referrals, follow-up contacts, family outcomes, and parent meetings/socializations.
- Ensure appropriate health education is provided for the EHS pregnant moms and parents.
- Coordinate the EHS medical and dental health services for the program.
- Monitor and maintain EHS child health records and documentation.
- Coordinate and assist with scheduling health fair screenings and services, including height and weight measurements, vision and hearing screenings, lead screenings, and fluoride varnishes.
- Oversee Head Start transportation services to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for children and families while maintaining compliance with program requirements.
- Attend center team meetings.
- Provide professional development, on-boarding and coaching for Family Advocates.
- Coordinate the Parents as Teachers curriculum for Family Advocates.
- Review and revise policies and procedures.
- Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking systems through the Child Plus Data system.
- Provide input in grant writing, budget planning and implementation.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships.
- Work collaboratively with Management Team on PIR, PSA, Community Needs Assessment and CSBG requirements.
- Serve as the program Child Abuse Reporter liaison with the Department of Human Services.
- Attend state and regional trainings and networking sessions.
- Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
- Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
- Able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Conditions of Employment:
- Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check upon employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
- Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check and every four (4) years thereafter.
- Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
- Complete a Physical Exam prior to employment.
- Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
- Complete mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
- Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
- Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
- Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
- Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
Salary : $43,177 - $67,140