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Job OpportunitiesTitle: Parent Involvement and Community Partnership Specialist (Temporary—6 Months) Reports To: Parent Involvement and Community Partnerships Manager Supervises: N/A Minimum Qualifications: A High School diploma, with at least one year’s experience working with high-risk families, including homelessness, domestic violence, mental health issues. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and one year’s experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Knowledge of relevant community-based resources preferred. Must have and maintain: an automobile fit for the program’s us; a valid driver's license: and, auto liability insurance in amounts acceptable to the agency. Proof of a physical examination, not less than two years old, indicating either the candidate can work without restrictions or detailing the restrictions. A Negative test for TB not less that than six months old. For women 35 years or younger proof of measles, mumps and rubella immunization or immunity. Abilities: Able to follow directions and follow-up without further supervision. Able to work collaboratively and constructively with agency employees, clients, and agency partners so as to provide the agency’s clients quality and respectful services. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in both the recruitment and enrollment of clients in the Head Start program and providing referrals to other agency programs and services including preparing the appropriate documentation. Provides appropriate services to clients under direction including promoting parental involvement, organizing and maintaining a clothing closet for clients, assisting clients in crisis, and Promote parent involvement in Head Start through committees and volunteer opportunities. Provide telephone and face-to-face services to families including crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals and linkages with community resources and agency programs. |
