Family and Community Partnership Specialist-1

About the role

Participates in the development, implementation and administration of Early Childhood Services and Community Partnership Services for enrolled families. Monitors program staff to ensure quality services, integrated program systems and compliance with program standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates family and community engagement services to ensure performance standards are being met.
• Creates and implements program events and activities that inform key stakeholders about Early Childhood Services and Family and Community Partnership Services.
• Analyzes all family partnership agreements and family needs assessments.
• Works with appropriate staff to ensure implementation of the family engagement and school readiness plans.
• Acts as CII’s representative for the purposes of developing community partnerships and supporting family engagement according to the Head Start Act, California Department of Education, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Collaborates with education staff and Family Service Workers in the coordination of program volunteer activities and monitors participants to ensure that program guidelines are being followed.
• Establishes memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with essential community partners/agencies and coordinates updating MOUs on an annual basis.
• Works with Family Service Workers and Home Visitors to ensure proper Policy Council representation.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This job supervises 5–8 Family Service Workers.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 1–2 years of social work or community-based program experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services or related field from a four-year university required.

Other Qualifications

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
• Required to travel extensively (more than 50% of the time).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information, maintain patient privacy, and safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Participates in and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.

Physical Demands

• Sit: two-thirds or more
• Reach with hands and arms: two-thirds or more
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: two-thirds or more
• Talk or hear: two-thirds or more

Work Environment

• Outdoor weather conditions: up to one-third of the time

Required Training

• New Hire Orientation
• AB-1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
• Mandated Reporter
• Timekeeping & Attendance

Pay

$26.75 – $32.10 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plus 10 paid holidays; CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Professional development and continued training
• Team building and bonding through company-sponsored events and activities

Contingencies

• Influenza immunization or declination
• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
• Education verification
• Reference check
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Tuberculosis screening