This position is within the Early Childhood Education department at the Dickinson-Iron ISD and will begin as soon as possible. This is a full-time, full year, hourly position that offers competitive wages and full benefits. The main office is located in Kingsford, Michigan, and the position serves both Dickinson and Iron Counties. This posting will remain open until filled.

 

Title: Family and Community Partnership Coordinator with Health Component Responsibilities

 

Report To: Director of Early Childhood Education

 

Position Type: Full Time

 

Union & FLSA Status: Non-Union, Non-Exempt

 

Compensation: Based on Family Community Partnership Coordinator Health Grid

 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related fields and a minimum of two years of experience in a preschool or child care center preferred.
• Knowledge and experience regarding Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Licensing Standards.
• Knowledge and interest in child and family social interests and fulfillment of family needs.
• Knowledge of and interest in child and family health care which includes preventive, early intervention and health maintenance practice.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, families and staff.
• Ability to work effectively with parents and families in forming necessary connections and relationships with community resources and the community-at-large.
• Ability to relate to psycho-social and health problems which typify the Early Childhood and Head Start populations.
• Experience in effective training strategies and group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate and function with various professional and community groups.  
• Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license. 

General Description:

• Work with families and staff in utilizing community resources.
• 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.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of meaningful parent training, parent surveys, parent education, involvement, development and family support activities.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion with the Health Services Coordinator and Family Services Coordinators the intake process and interviews with families.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts across agencies and communities.
• Enter child and family information into the Child Plus data system on a regular basis.
• Coordinate the Family and 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.
• Responsible for the ongoing oversight of all performance standards and related tasks and activities in the Family and Community Partnership Component Area.
• Provide training, planning and coordination of Parent Committees and Policy Council.
• Coordinate center meetings and activities.
• Coordinate Policy Council function, including, but not limited to its formation, orientation and meeting & activity structures throughout the Program Year, including monthly meetings, financial reports and agenda, minutes and parent communication.  All communication is forwarded in a timely manner for parents, staff and community representatives to plan for attendance and be sufficiently informed.
• Be in attendance at all Policy Council Meeting or arrange for coverage when necessary.

• Assist parents with the following standing committees:

• * Program Guidance
• * Policy Council Subcommittees, including, but not limited to, Standing Rules and their Guidance and Fund-raising Guidance
• Relate correspondence and information from ACYF to staff and families.
• Assist in the training of parents in the understanding and the formation of the Head Start Grant Proposal and timelines.
• Assist and encourage parents in becoming members of community, regional and state groups, committees and organizations.
• Responsible for staff development as it relates to formation of partnerships with parents, families and community.
• Participate in all staff meetings and ongoing training to further develop necessary skills/knowledge.
• Responsible for the coordination and oversight of orientation and ongoing training for parents. 
• 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:

• Provide monitoring, guidance and oversight with the Director to insure that staff work in team partnerships for the benefit of enrolled children and families in accordance with program standards and practice.
• 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.