Northern Arizona Council of Governments Hiring for Head Start Family Support Specialist, Flagstaff at Flagstaff, AZ Full Time

$25.64/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr

NACOG now offers a NEW Employee Hiring Incentive of $1,000 for this position

POSITION SUMMARY:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to Head Start children (birth to five years) and their families to assist them in identifying and achieving goals, developing positive family and school relationships, and obtaining access to support services. This position is also responsible for determining eligibility of families for the Head Start program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects and verifies completed applications and associated documentation to ensure appropriate enrollment within the Performance Standard requirements of full enrollment
• Provides information to Head Start Centers regarding eligibility of enrolled families in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Interprets and applies the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) policy for consistency
• Conducts and evaluates assessments for the families enrolled in the Head Start / Early Head Start program to identify family needs, advocate for assistance to families, provide training to Center Director, and gather consistent data for reporting purposes
• Attends home visits to develop appropriate strength-based relationships with enrolled families and provide support for positive family outcomes
• Mentors Head Start staff in building strength-based relationships between staff and enrolled families to ensure positive family outcomes
• Plans, develops, and implements orientation and family engagement programs and utilizes the data compiled to identify and develop family goals and outcomes as require by Performance Standards
• Plans, develops and maintains a comprehensive community resource list for the purpose of identifying and obtaining needed services for Head Start Centers and families
• Acts as a liaison and provides information to staff and families regarding available social services
• Interprets and applies written program policies, procedures, rules and regulations as they affect family goal setting; maintain data that will assist with driving and prioritizing policies, procedures, system changes for the component administrator
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates meetings and training for staff and families to educate and develop skills
• Gathers and analyzes information for the purpose of program planning and measuring outcomes
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations to ensure the organized scheduling of all implementation team members as they travel to assigned Centers

Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a Head Start related field of study; and 3-5 years’ experience in a Head Start related field OR a Family Development Credential (FDC) or equivalent certification; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Motor Vehicle Report (annual)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

N/A

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Head Start Performance Standards
• PFCE and School Readiness Goals
• ERSEA Plan development

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Community partnership/stakeholder development
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Mentoring / training competence
• Office skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent standing, listening, talking, sitting, walking.

Physical exertion: _X_ Sedentary; ___ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting most of the time.

Visual requirements:

Working conditions:

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.