1. Assist with the delivery of services to children and families in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
2. Mentor designated staff and provide technical assistance as needed.
3. Establish, maintain, and assist in the coordination with community partners and agencies to identify and reach the neediest populations.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative outside agency contacts to ensure successful delivery of services for those in need.
5. Assist with the coordination of program social services and family engagement efforts.
6. Establish recruitment and engagement processes to maintain full enrollment and monitor wait list data
7. Update and manage program manuals related to social education.
8. Assist in the development and management of program outreach and public awareness materials.
9. Maintain appropriate records, including the Program Information Report (PIR), as required by federal and state guidelines, and district policy.
10. Keepinformedofcurrentandproposedregulationsandbestpracticesrelatedtoearlychildhoodprograms.
11. Maintain scheduled case management as applicable and follow-up with stakeholders to ensure recommended activities are being enacted.
12. Provide transportation to families as needed if other transportation options are not available.
13. Assist with data collection, monitoring and reporting requirements
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Head Start:

1. Provide family engagement opportunities through the coordination of parent meetings, community events and school- based occasions, parent training workshops, program governance and other family activities.
2. Support families in the Family Outcomes process, including completion of the Family Needs Survey, Family Partnership Agreement, and follow-up with support services when needed.
3. Support families in the Parent, Family, Community Engagement (PFCE) program to promote family growth and school readiness goals.
4. Maintain contact with families through home visits, parent conferences, calls, written communication and other communication/engagement strategies.
5. Ensure program attendance requirements are followed.

Early Head Start:

1. Perform tasks involving data collection for the Family Partnership Agreement process.
2. Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support the child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical well-being.
3. Develop and implement program activities and functions, including planning for and participating with socialization group activities, assisting with child care at program events and transporting families as needed.
4. Assist, and support families with information regarding home visits, social service resources that help promote family advocacy and make referrals to community agencies as needed.
5. Model and provide experiences to expectant mothers and families to support school readiness goals and promote effective strength based parental education techniques.
6. Assist families in accessing health and developmental services and coordinate services to help address needs.

ERSEA:

1. Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment, selection, and enrollment procedures for targeted students and families in compliance with federal and state regulations.
2. Assist with the training and development of social services staff in the areas of recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, attendance, and voluntary pre-k requirements.
3. Assist in coordinating summer ERSEA program functions, including applications, registration, orientation and other program needs.

• Knowledge and understanding of community agencies and resources
• Ability to analyze and keep accurate records
• Ability to relate to children and families
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
• Knowledge of and experience with personal computers and programs, such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and databases

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Florida driver license, record of safe driving
• Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver license must be maintained as a condition of employment
• Health examination that includes screening for tuberculosis
• At least 18 years of age

• Knowledge of related federal, state, and local rules, regulations, statutes, and policies
• Experience in the area of assignment
• Bilingual ability
• College training in social work or related field
• Experience in mentoring and/or conducting meetings
• Experience in working with low-income families
• Experience in working with children, schools, and agencies

*Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.