Family Support Coordinator - Miles City

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: - At a minimum have a baccalaureate degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field, or ability to obtain credential within required timeframe from date of hire - Be able to meet ALL Montana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for administrative and teaching staff - Maintain a current 1st Aid and CPR certificate - Have a valid drivers license and be able to be listed on company insurance for use of personal vehicle for work related purposes - Have means and freedom to travel as required by Head Start duties and/or training - Prefer prior experience working in Head Start or non-profit human service area, working on goal setting with individual families and community resources and referrals DUTIES INCLUDE: - Conduct face-to-face interviews with families, as necessary - Present the family partnership and family goal-setting process to enrolled families and solicit their engagement - Maintain ongoing contact with each assigned family to assist them in achieving their goals identified through the goal setting process - Help families to identify and access community resources and services - Participate in case management for all classrooms - Assist with newsletter articles and written materials for the parents/families - Contact community agencies/resources on a regular basis to maintain a positive and visible community presence - Conduct in-services for staff and parents in the family and community partnerships areas, as needed - Assist in implementing parenting curriculum and health education as necessary - Provide oversight program wide to ensure family information/data and keep child files and Child Plus current and up to date including contacts with families, follow-up services, internal and external referrals and progress made toward goals - Develop a system for tracking the Family Partnership Agreements at all sites which will allow for the continuous monitoring required to meet Head Start Performance Standards - Arrange and facilitate family engagement activities in conjunction with other staff as needed - Provide reports related to Policy Council, Governing Board, and the PIR report - Maintain health and safety of Head Start children and staff by practicing active supervision - Must travel regularly to all centers for ongoing monitoring and implementation of systems and services Full-time position, working 40 hours per week. $22.04 per hour and up, depending on experience. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health insurance. To apply, submit a completed Action application (which includes Supplemental Questions, Supplementary Form, Authorization for Release of Information Form and Background Authorization) to Job Service. Job Description and required company application materials are available by emailing [email protected] or by calling 406-377-3314 x0.