Family and Community Engagement Program Specialist
Responsible for the system design, planning, guidance, support, and training, as well as the implementation and monitoring of Family and Community Engagement services, and assure compliance as outlined in the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act as well as other national and regional regulations and policies.
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college/university in Social Work, Adult Education, or related field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hand, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Social Work License or eligible for Social Work Licensure, experience in adult education or social work.
Typical work hours Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. unless 4 days /10 hour schedule is approved; evening/weekend hours and overnight travel as needed; ability to travel from site to site providing own transportation; valid driver’s license; vehicle with adequate insurance coverage for on the job use; safe driving record; State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check; Sex Offender Registry Check; Protective Services Record Check; initial Health Assessment and required updates; TB Risk
Assessment or TB screening by Mantoux method; Complete application for Registered Participant (WVSTARS).
Experience in providing social services to children and families preferred; Independent judgment to plan, train, evaluate, coordinate, organize, and prioritize; use creative and analytical methods to define and resolve unique problems in a variety of situations; ability to compile and analyze data and statistics to create program reports. Ability to interpret regulations and apply to policy and procedure development.
General skills necessary to perform your job functions: mathematical, spelling, grammar, organizational, communication skills, record keeping, and computer skills. Project a positive image of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program; function well within varying socio-economic groups; establishes a good rapport with clients and all staff; is flexible in adjusting plans to changes and emergencies; keep supervisor and appropriate staff informed of workload and developments; submit reports as required; attend, facilitate, and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences relating to job function; maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times; adhere to all safety, conduct rules/regulations, policies, local, state, and federal mandates; complies with all HS Performance Standards and Head Start Act; adhere to NCWVCAA Employee Guidelines; demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/or outside contacts.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short, Long-Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account 403b Retirement, Life Insurance,
Holidays/Sick/Personal/Annual (if applicable) and Paid Educational Leave.
NCWVCAA employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Duty Station: Central Office Marion
Courtney Cummins, Children Services Program Specialist Supervisor
Head Start/Early Head Start
146 Terrace Manor
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 363-2170 x 103
ccummins@ncwvcaa.org