Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Community Engagement Specialist working 35 hours per week. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships to ensure strong community involvement and fully funded enrollment for the Head Start Birth-5 Program in Crawford, Harrison, Perry, and Spencer Counties.

The Community Engagement Specialist will focus on community partnerships, volunteerism, non-federal share, recruitment, and enrollment in all LHDC Head Start Birth-5 counties. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining positive working relationships with local social services agencies and committees; serving as a liaison between community partners and HSB5 Centers. Presence at each Head Start facility is required frequently, on an as-needed basis, and/or as directed.

This role will complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and the Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

A graduate of an accredited college or university with at least an Associate Degree related to Social Services, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related discipline is preferred. Family Services Credential or CDA may be considered if willing to pursue further education.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical examination, and an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and a 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least six months.

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LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.