Family And Community Engagement Manager (FACE) - Kings Community Action Organization

Employment Type: Non Exempt

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Min. $32.61/hr- Max. $41.75/hr in 6 steps

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION STATEMENT:

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Family and Community Engagement Manager. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family and Community Engagement Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and administering the Family and Community Engagement content area of the Head Start program in such a way as to ensure quality as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards. The Family and Community Engagement Manager serves as a resource and advocate for Head Start Families; acts as a liaison between the center and home, effectively explaining the program goals and operation. In addition, assists staff and families in realizing their goals of self-sufficiency and their role in relation to their children's development and learning through the comprehensive support provided through Head Start.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in conjunction with the management team in completion of program goals, on-going monitoring, program self- assessment and program information report data.
• Develop written service area plans based on the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act and community assessment and update yearly.
• Ensure that plans are updated yearly to reflect current practices.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring of the program and reflective supervision.
• Assist with program development and the delivery of quality program services.
• Responsible for the quality and timeliness of work, meeting project deadlines, submitting monthly paperwork and reports and achieving optimal results with little need for oversight.
• Responsible for orientation, support and technical assistance to family service and teaching staff in developing mutually respectful goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent child relationships and family well- being.
• Coordinate family services with the Program Administrator Support Services including having an integral role in organizing, planning, training and providing support to the policy councils.
• Provide support and training for family service staff, teaching staff, home educators, and family child care specialist in integrating comprehensive services for families that supports their well- being.
• Guide and assist staff in helping parents with the family partnership agreement process.
• Coordinate activities with all service delivery staff.
• Participate in case conferencing at the center level, home base and family child care to develop a team approach in providing services to children and their families.
• Assist staff in implementing individual Family Partnership Agreements including goal setting.
• Attend parent advisory committee meetings for all options. Develop formal and informal relationships with community partners to advocate for more services and resources for families. Strengthen and formalize a fatherhood program in Head Start and the community.
• Plan services for families that include parenting classes, financial education classes, relationship building classes and other classes or support services as requested or needed by families.
• Analyze the needs of families and supports staff in providing resources, training or information to meet the needs.
• Mentor and coach staff with understanding and developing Family Partnership Agreements.
• Collect pertinent data to track and analyze the impact the Head Start program has on family outcomes.
• Provide support to families through needs assessments and scheduled home visits.
• Participate in community events as necessary.
• Direct and evaluate work activities of the family service workers.
• Track and oversee the intake of the family assessment to identify family strengths and needs related to the family engagement outcomes.
• Collaborate with community and KCAO staff to plan, organize and develop programs of events, and schedules of activities to support family needs and outcomes.
• Work in conjunction with the health manager, management team, and community organizations in completion of the community assessment, program goals for on- going monitoring, program self- assessment, and program information report.
• Assist staff in parent-staff concerns and participate in program evaluation, planning and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Development, family services or related fieldfrom an accredited institution of higher education.

AND

• Two years' work experience working with children and families AND two years' supervisory or management experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:
  • Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI).
  • Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License.
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
  • Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
  • AND contingent on employment candidate will be required to provide documentation of your Measles, and Pertussis immunizations.
• Influenza immunization highly preferred.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.