Head Start - Family Partnership Specialist

Family Partnership Specialist – Head Start

Position Title:

Family Partnership Specialist – Head Start

Location:

Smith Road Elementary and Dundee Elementary

Reports To:

Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Salary/Benefits: 3-Step Pay Scale $26.58 - $28.47 per hour dependent upon education;
Benefits:
Single medical, vision and dental. Effective July 21, 2021, and while grant funds are available: $250.00 signing bonus; $250.00 after completion of probation period Additional $500.00 after 6 months employment.

Available:
Immediately

Schedule:

Full-time school year position; 225 days (includes 11 holidays); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch)

Work schedule based on Head Start calendar.

Probation Period:
Ninety (90) calendar day probationary period from date of hire.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Closing Date:
Until Filled

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure maximum enrollment by actively recruiting children.
• Work with individual families to encourage, motivate, and assist families to improve the conditions and quality of life.
• Assist families in carrying out health referrals and other social service recommendations.
• Maintain a concise up-to-date family service record on each assigned Head Start child.
• Conduct monthly parent meetings and ensure full Policy Council Representatives are elected.
• Make home visits.
• Serve as a liaison between the Head Start family and the Head Start Center.
• Promote parent engagement in all facets of the Head Start program.
• Provide training for volunteers.
• Provide social-emotional and behavioral support to children within the classroom environment.
• Provide Positive Behavior Support in all classrooms.
• Attend meetings and complete required training.
• Demonstrate positive and professional work habits.
• Assist with other position-related duties as requested by the Director.
• Maintains regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation necessary for duties.
• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies
• Follows work rules.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director.

• Bachelor's degree in human relations, Social Work, Psychology and/or related areas of study.

Certification:
None required.

• Experience working with low-income families.
• Responsive listener.
• Basic knowledge of health and medical terms.
• Bilingual fluency, preferred.
• Teamwork experience.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Working knowledge of local community needs and resources.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Accurately and effectively interpret all program requirements, administrative directives and district policies and procedures to staff.

The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe Michigan 48161;
Telephone: .

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