Position Title: Director of Family Engagement

Reports To: Early Education Services Director

Classification: Full Time/ Exempt

Status: Variable Salary

Range: $24.55 - 29.66 per hour

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in human services field and 3-5 years' experience in home visiting and/or early

childhood experience, including 3 years of administrative and/or supervisory responsibility. An

equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Summary/Objective: This position is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day management of the Home Visiting Program, Home Visiting Supervisor, Family Engagement Specialist, and Parent Education.

Essential Functions

Direct oversight of the operations of the Family Engagement Specialists (7), and Home-Based Educator Supervisor (1) indirect oversight of Home-Based Educators (5) in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the CAAC policies and procedures.
Participates in the annual program self-assessment, date collection, grant writing, and strategic planning/visioning.
Assists in collection of community needs and annual reporting data.
A member of and works collaboratively with the other member of the Leadership Team.
Provides day-to-day in/indirect supervision for curriculum implementation, assessment, problem solving and conflict resolution, to assure program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.
Communicates regularly, respectfully, and cooperatively with all.
Reviews and approves the operations department financial reports, i.e., payroll, mileage, etc.
Completes annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and self-evaluation.
Participates in the collection and analysis of Program Information Report data and In-Kind Collections.
Participates/facilitates in program meetings, i.e., Staffing of Students, School Readiness, Leadership, Management and Family Engagement Meetings.
Identifies, recruits, and enrolls eligible families.
Coordinates the recruitment of parents & community members to participate on the Policy Council and attends Policy Council meetings as deemed necessary.
Conduct and coordinate evaluation of the program participants and activities according to program requirements.
Monitor home visits at least quarterly to observe home visiting activities.
Assist in facilitation of substitutes, when needed for Home Visits.
Responsible for facilitating and coordinating parent education opportunities.
Assist in coordination of male involvement events and additional grants operated within the program.
Develop and distribute marketing and referral information about the program to inform the community and potential participants.
Develop and monitor program activities to ensure the program is effectively responding to community and participant needs.
Assess participant satisfaction with program services through interviewing, surveys, and other means.
Participate in agency data collection and analysis.
Conducts professional development training for team members, community members and parents.
Participates in interviewing panel and hiring staff.
Writes, updates, and implements assigned sections of Local Plan.
Reviews and approves the monthly program newsletter.
Adheres to the agency's Confidentiality Agreement.
Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by Early Education Services Director.

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