Temporary Head Start Family Engagement Coordinator
Bachelor's
Master's
Job Details: Job Location: Mid Valley Family YMCA - Van Nuys, CA, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $70304.00 - $70304.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Preschool - Youth Development, This temporary assignment is expected to conclude in April 2027. While this role has a projected end date, all employment with YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is at-will. The company reserves the right to alter the duration, modify the assignment, or terminate employment at any time based on business needs, without altering the at-will nature of the position.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Operations Executive of Early Learning the Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for federal, state and county reporting and services requirements in the area of Family, Parent and Community Engagement and the supervision of parent involvement. Family and community engagement focuses on parent involvement activities, family support services, case management, transition services and partnerships with community agencies. Leads outcomes and accountability, including coordination of Family Service Specialists and Parent Involvement Team members, services, and programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assume direct responsibility for coordinating family engagement services to children and families enrolled in the Head Start and Early Head Start program options.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the annual refunding application.
Assist in the development of the policies, procedures, and practices for family engagement services.
Ability to manage a caseload of families and work directly with parents, guardians and children.
Ensures that families are linked to Health, Disabilities, Nutrition, Social Services and Mental Health services through a referral process
Provide coaching and support to Family Service Specialists.
Work with program team members to implement the policies/procedures and practices designed to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act and meet the goals, objectives, and established outcomes by integrating family engagement strategies into all systems and program services.
Identify and work with community partners to build working relationships, link families to needed services, and to provide resources.
Ensure that eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA) for the Head Start and State Preschool Program is implemented by working closely with Head Start and State Preschool Teams.
Supervise, monitor, and conduct timely performance reviews of family services specialists or EHS program eligibility services specialist and EHS family services and support specialists.
Engage in the promotion of team member development and continuous learning through training, observation, and coaching.
Meet regularly with key supervisors to collaborate and identify program priorities to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
Collaborate with the Head Start and Early Head Start team members in the planning and preparation of monthly meetings with family services specialists.
Ensure case conferencing and supervision meetings at the center level are held regularly to review implementation of services to children and families.
Participate in the training needs assessment of the family services team members and make recommendations.
Collaborate with and ensure the family services specialists oversee the development of transition plans for all children transitioning out of Early Head Start and into and out of Head Start.
Plan, develop and deliver family engagement training for team members and parents.
Collaborate with team members to promote parent engagement, plan and implement parent meetings, workshops, parent conferences, training, and other activities as needed to meet the needs and interests of families.
Serve as lead to the family services specialists to develop and implement an ongoing monitoring system that includes regular site visits, health services file reviews analysis of data, and team member interviews and observations to ensure quality of services that meet federal, state, county, and Head Start regulations and standards.
In coordination with program team members and parents ensure completion of family services referrals, follow-up, and ongoing care in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure all Head Start and Early Head Start family & child records and tracking systems are updated and monitored.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services and ensure timely access to resources and services for high need children and/or families, as needed.
Ensure the family and community partnerships sections of the Program Information Report (PIR) and other family outcome data is complete and accurate.
Prepare and review program data and other reports to monitor parent engagement, referrals, follow-up, and other child/family/program indicators and outcomes.
Coordinate with members of management to assess, develop, and coordinate the provision of family engagement training for Early Head Start and Head Start team members that promotes family wellness, early intervention practices, regular attendance, dual language learners, bilingualism, biliteracy and father engagement.
Serve as a lead to develop and train on family partnership services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Act.
Participate in program self-assessment, community needs assessment, and program/agency planning as assigned.
Conduct home visits with Head Start/Early Head Start families, when needed.
Monitor and implement program confidentiality policy.
Monitor enforcement of all state and federal laws pertaining to reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Participate in continuous program planning and improvement and ensure prompt action to deal with identified deficiencies. Work with management in administering corrective action plans addressing non-compliance.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership:
Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others
While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:
Engaging Community
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Emotional Maturity
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree bachelor’s degree in social work, human development, family services or related field. MSW or other related advanced degree, preferred
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
RELATED EXPIERENCE: Three or more years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, and/or early intervention services; Direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, and family support and referral services or similar, required
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENCES: Current approved EMSA Adult, Infant and Child CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. Completed nine (9) hour course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP) and other compliance courses, as assigned. Ability to pass fingerprint clearances. Valid Class C California driver’s license.
IMMUNIZATION & PHYSICAL: Current TB test clearance (must be submitted every two years). Cleared physical exam. Current Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccinations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
Must demonstrate auditory and visual ability to observe and respond to participants in the program.
Approximately 50% of the time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand, and bend.
Position requires frequent travel to different work sites.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Operations Executive of Early Learning the Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for federal, state and county reporting and services requirements in the area of Family, Parent and Community Engagement and the supervision of parent involvement. Family and community engagement focuses on parent involvement activities, family support services, case management, transition services and partnerships with community agencies. Leads outcomes and accountability, including coordination of Family Service Specialists and Parent Involvement Team members, services, and programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assume direct responsibility for coordinating family engagement services to children and families enrolled in the Head Start and Early Head Start program options.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the annual refunding application.
Assist in the development of the policies, procedures, and practices for family engagement services.
Ability to manage a caseload of families and work directly with parents, guardians and children.
Ensures that families are linked to Health, Disabilities, Nutrition, Social Services and Mental Health services through a referral process
Provide coaching and support to Family Service Specialists.
Work with program team members to implement the policies/procedures and practices designed to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act and meet the goals, objectives, and established outcomes by integrating family engagement strategies into all systems and program services.
Identify and work with community partners to build working relationships, link families to needed services, and to provide resources.
Ensure that eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA) for the Head Start and State Preschool Program is implemented by working closely with Head Start and State Preschool Teams.
Supervise, monitor, and conduct timely performance reviews of family services specialists or EHS program eligibility services specialist and EHS family services and support specialists.
Engage in the promotion of team member development and continuous learning through training, observation, and coaching.
Meet regularly with key supervisors to collaborate and identify program priorities to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
Collaborate with the Head Start and Early Head Start team members in the planning and preparation of monthly meetings with family services specialists.
Ensure case conferencing and supervision meetings at the center level are held regularly to review implementation of services to children and families.
Participate in the training needs assessment of the family services team members and make recommendations.
Collaborate with and ensure the family services specialists oversee the development of transition plans for all children transitioning out of Early Head Start and into and out of Head Start.
Plan, develop and deliver family engagement training for team members and parents.
Collaborate with team members to promote parent engagement, plan and implement parent meetings, workshops, parent conferences, training, and other activities as needed to meet the needs and interests of families.
Serve as lead to the family services specialists to develop and implement an ongoing monitoring system that includes regular site visits, health services file reviews analysis of data, and team member interviews and observations to ensure quality of services that meet federal, state, county, and Head Start regulations and standards.
In coordination with program team members and parents ensure completion of family services referrals, follow-up, and ongoing care in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure all Head Start and Early Head Start family & child records and tracking systems are updated and monitored.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services and ensure timely access to resources and services for high need children and/or families, as needed.
Ensure the family and community partnerships sections of the Program Information Report (PIR) and other family outcome data is complete and accurate.
Prepare and review program data and other reports to monitor parent engagement, referrals, follow-up, and other child/family/program indicators and outcomes.
Coordinate with members of management to assess, develop, and coordinate the provision of family engagement training for Early Head Start and Head Start team members that promotes family wellness, early intervention practices, regular attendance, dual language learners, bilingualism, biliteracy and father engagement.
Serve as a lead to develop and train on family partnership services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Act.
Participate in program self-assessment, community needs assessment, and program/agency planning as assigned.
Conduct home visits with Head Start/Early Head Start families, when needed.
Monitor and implement program confidentiality policy.
Monitor enforcement of all state and federal laws pertaining to reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Participate in continuous program planning and improvement and ensure prompt action to deal with identified deficiencies. Work with management in administering corrective action plans addressing non-compliance.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership:
Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others
While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:
Engaging Community
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Emotional Maturity
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree bachelor’s degree in social work, human development, family services or related field. MSW or other related advanced degree, preferred
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
RELATED EXPIERENCE: Three or more years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, and/or early intervention services; Direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, and family support and referral services or similar, required
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENCES: Current approved EMSA Adult, Infant and Child CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. Completed nine (9) hour course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP) and other compliance courses, as assigned. Ability to pass fingerprint clearances. Valid Class C California driver’s license.
IMMUNIZATION & PHYSICAL: Current TB test clearance (must be submitted every two years). Cleared physical exam. Current Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccinations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
Must demonstrate auditory and visual ability to observe and respond to participants in the program.
Approximately 50% of the time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand, and bend.
Position requires frequent travel to different work sites.