Family & Community Partnership Coordinator - Grand St Settlement : Job Details

POSITION TITLE: Family & Community Partnership CoordinatorDEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): The BronxREPORTS TO: Early Childhood Director of the BronxSALARY RANGE: $85,000- $90,000 benefits includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, 401K plan, 24 vacation days per year and personal and sick time-off.DATE: July 2024 SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as a Family & Community Partnership Coordinator (FCPC) for Grand Street Settlement's Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Responsible for the supervision of Family Partnership Staff and providing high quality comprehensive services to children birth to age five and families including pregnant women. The FCPC provides oversight of the program's governance and monitoring component. For the start-up phase for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted and this position requires an individual to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites are up and running.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters of Social Work and/or Master in Counseling.
• 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in an early childhood setting.
• English / Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule for some evening and occasional weekend work required.
• Experience and training related to social, human or family services; supervisory experience is required
• Knowledge of community -based organizations preferred.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Director of the Bronx, the Family & Community Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for the following core functions. They may perform other tasks as assigned.

• Supervision of Family Advocates and holding family service staff to the highest standards to build a team committed to promoting positive child and family outcomes
• Implement strategies for building peer support networks for families in the classroom and community.
• Develop positive parent relationships that promote and increase family engagement
• Build relationships with key stakeholders for purposes of recruitment, engagement and support of community's highest need children and families.
• Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance (ERSEA): Ensure compliance with ERSEA regulations. Support family advocates and center directors to ensure 97% of enrollment at all times.
• Family Partnerships: Engage in a process of collaborative partnership building with families of children receiving center-based early learn Services
• Community Partnerships/Outreach --Take an active role in community planning and advocacy to improve the delivery of services to children and families. Provide overall management and leadership of the program
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Ensure Family Workers keep COPA files up-to-date on each child and document efforts to assist families in identifying their strengths, needs and sufficiency goals through completion of Family Assessment, Family Partnership Agreement, and case notes.
• Program Governance and Leadership: Responsible for recruitment of Policy Council members & coordination of Policy Council Training and leadership for EHS, HS, Child Care Partnership, FCC's and DOE Support Site Committee, & Class Committee meetings. Update By-laws to maintain compliance for all Early Childhood Services
• Strategic Planning -Work with management to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that supports the organization
• Special projects as assigned

HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.No phone calls, please.Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)