Recruitment and PR Coordinator

Summary: The Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/Head Start Program serves 483 expectant mothers and children ages birth to five in the nine Illinois Counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside. The program offers comprehensive child and family development services to those deemed eligible. The program's primary goals are to partner with parents to promote self-esteem, increase self-confidence, and advance school readiness skills for children. Comprehensive programming includes education, medical, dental, mental health, and nutritional services; welcomes children with disabilities or special needs; and provides family education, advancement, and social service support while connecting enrolled families to community resources and transportation assistance. The program offers various options to meet the needs of children, families, and communities throughout all nine counties.

Mission Statement: T.C.O.C. Head Start is committed to taking the leadership role in developing partnerships to build stronger communities. We create and nurture supportive experiences that lead to successful outcomes for children, families, and staff.

Agency Name: Tri-County Opportunities Council

Program Name: Early Head Start/Head Start Program

Job Title: Recruitment and PR Coordinator *Must be 21 or older*

Reports to: Family and Community Service Manager

Status: Non-exempt; Full-Time. Full-Year.

Educational Requirements: Minimum of an Associate's degree in Social Services, Human Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field.

If hired, employees without the required credits/credentialing will be required to sign a professional development plan upon hire with a designated timeline for completion.

Other Requirements:

• Employment is contingent on a cleared criminal background check (national database), a cleared background check as per the Department of Children and Family Services Licensing Standards, and the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.
• Must pass a general physical examination and TB screening at the time of hire and every two years after that. Provide proof of completed MMR and Tdap vaccinations.
• Must be able to enter and exit internal and external spaces safely and with ease
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, and occasionally perform moderate lifting
• Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance
• Ability to adjust to new situations (adaptable)
• Ability to manage time and multitask (work as a team and be self-directed)
• Ability to anticipate happenings, problem-solve, and offer viable solutions
• Ability to apply practical and responsive interpersonal skills
• Must be technology proficient
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification
• All other duties as assigned

Confidentiality: The person filling this position must abide by the program's confidentiality policy and Code of Ethics regarding children, family, staff, and agency matters

Accountabilities: Implement recruitment strategies designed to actively inform all families with eligible children within the recruitment area of the availability of program services and encourage and assist them in applying to the program. Ensure special efforts are made to actively locate and recruit children with disabilities and other vulnerable children, including those without a home or who are part of the foster care system. Improve community awareness by locating and facilitating agency participation and attendance at community events.

Adhere to internal and external policy, procedure, and best practice

• DCFS Licensing Standards
• Head Start Performance Standards
• Child and Adult Care Food Program
• OSHA
• T.C.O.C. Early Head Start/Head Start Policy and Procedures
• T.C.O.C. Human Resource Policy and Procedures

Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Tri-County Opportunities Council Community Action Agency and, more specifically, the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

Essential Duties:

• Find and attend or plan and host community PR events

-Include CSBG Outreach Staff and Family and Community Service Worker/s

• Respond to, plan, and manage special events, including (but not limited to) press releases and photo opportunities
• Develop public relations strategies to highlight the Tri-County Opportunities Council Community Action Agency and Head Start Programs mission, vision, and values
• Ensure that all communication and marketing materials are consistent with program and agency branding
• Serve as an informed employee to help build relationships with eligible families, likeminded service providers, and community partners
• Attend and actively participate in Memorandum of Understanding meetings
• Locate, contact, and recruit eligible families through active and regular PR efforts
• Determine, verify, and document family eligibility
• Collect, review, approve, and generate sources of non-federal dollars
• Produce a minimum of three social media posts/per month

Non-Essential Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

I. Serve as a member on one or more of the T.C.O.C. Head Start/Early Head Start special committees or participate in special initiative projects other than those listed in the essential duties section of this position description.

II. In accordance with the team philosophy of the T.C.O.C. Head Start/Early Head Start Program, the person filling this position may be requested to carry out other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.

III. The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Attend and actively engage in professional development training designed to assist in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, comprehensive services within the scope of the assigned job responsibilities.

As per the Office of Head Start requirements, a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year for all staff (45 CFR

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance (Must work 20 hours/per week)
• Vision Insurance (Must work 20 hours/per week)
• Life Insurance (Must work 20 hours/per week)
• Health Insurance – 2 Plans (Must work 30 hours/per week)
• Partially Paid Family Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sterling, IL Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23