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.

DUTIES

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Works with Family Service Workers and Home Visitors to ensure proper Policy Council representation. 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 (> 50% of the time).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]

• Stand: -1/3
• Walk: -1/3
• Sit: 2/3 +
• Reach with hands and arms: 2/3+
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: 2/3+
• Climb or balance: -1/3
• Bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl: -1/3
• Talk or hear: 2/3+
• Taste or smell: None
• Carry, push or pull: -1/3

• Lifts Weights or Exerts Force

• Up to 10 pounds: -1/3

• Up to 25 pounds: -1/3
• Up to 50 pounds: None
• Up to 100 pounds: None
• More than 100 pounds: None

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical, mental & environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]

Environmental variables that may be indicated as applicable to the position:

• Working near mechanical parts: None
• Work in high, precarious places: None
• Fumes or airborne particles: None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: None
• Outdoor weather conditions: -1/3
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of electrical shock: None

NOISE LEVEL

• Moderate noise

REQUIRED TRAINING

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

COMPENSATION:

$26.75 USD - $32.10 USD

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The 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 to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and 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 & advancement
• Professional development & continued training
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & 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