ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collectively and individually to provide guidance and direction to supervisors, teachers, and home educators in implementation of family engagement framework and best practices, including work plans for enrolled groups and individual families that entail community resource and referral, crisis management, educational and other asset-building, fiscal resiliency/self-sufficiency opportunities, and transportation solutions.

Parent Engagement:

• Responsible for the oversight of all parent activities and facilitates the development of Parent Center Committees and Policy Council (PC)
• Facilitates, coordinates and monitors parent engagement in all aspects of ELAFS services.
• Supports parent leadership and special interest activities.
• Supervises and partners with the Adult Education Specialist to develop Family Engagement curriculum and opportunities.
• Works with site supervisors and family services staff in providing parent education opportunities.
• Works with the Executive Coordinator, PC Executive Committee for the PC monthly meeting agenda with ELAFS .
• Oversees parent scholarship disbursement, concrete goods and approves expenses related to Parent Center Committees.
• Provides training (at least two formal training sessions) and support to Center Committee co- chairs throughout the year and coordinates Policy Council trainings in conjunction with senior management.
• liabilities and/or growing diverse assets that will enable future resiliency.
• Facilitates development of measurable outcomes in increased family stability through economic enhancements.
• Responds to parent needs regarding life management and work skills training/development.
• Develops and maintains a plan for increased employment opportunities for parents.
• Markets and facilitates ELAFS’ staff usage of other programs and services of the Opportunity Council.
• Develops strategic alliances with other community programs and educational institutions that can offer means for advancing families’ fiscal objectives by reducing barriers, eliminating
• Ensures the establishment, maintenance and confidentiality of up-to-date family files based on program and funding source guidelines.
• Attends and assists at parent meetings for all parent related activities.
• Develops and maintains a written plan regarding parent committee meetings and minutes.
• Develops and distributes parent feedback surveys at least two times each program year.
• Facilitates transition of children within the local program as well as transfers to and from other programs/agencies.
• Works cooperatively to facilitate transition for enrolled children and families between schools, special Programs, etc.

Social Services & Family Resiliency:

• Maintains an appropriate social service referral system within the community. Supports Preschool Assistant Director in developing community partnerships. Under the direction of the Preschool Assistant Director, researches and develops a system of delivery or access to needed community resources for families and staff.
• Develops and implements a system for updating the Resource File and Directory used by parents and staff.
• Supervises the Language Access Coordinator and monitors the services provided by program interpreters/translators in supporting ELL families enrolled in the program.
• Works cooperatively with Leadership Team to develop and implement the annual Community Needs Assessment process, including analyzing results and compiling a final report.
• Advocates for families within the social services system in order to promote coordination of and access to needed services.

Recruiting:

• Plans, coordinates, and implements all functions required in the development, administration, operation, and supervision of recruitment and enrollment activities.
• Ensures full enrollment and waiting lists at all sites throughout the program year including documentation of said process which meets program and funding source guidelines.
• Oversees the planning and evaluation of a database system that provides staff with needed child and family data and classroom rosters. Includes producing a monthly enrollment, attendance, and waiting list status report.
• Trains staff to the recruiting policies and procedures, and in the on-going recruiting process.

Supervision:

• Supervises, coordinates, and assists RESEA Specialist, Family Services Advocates, Adult Education Specialist, Transportation Specialist, EcSA Coordinator and Language Access Coordinator.
• Reviews and approves all fiscal/reimbursement requests and HR Action processes for all direct reports.
• Participates in the hiring process for recruiting staff and interpreters/translators, transportation staff, and Family Services Advocates.
• Implements the ELAFS supervision cycle including regular one to one meetings, observations, and performance appraisals, and facilitates the development of individualized training plans

Monitoring:

• Responsible for required service area record keeping, documentation and evaluation, and assisting staff in their duties, including: family records, PIR, funder reports, Home Visit observation and self-assessment.
• Monitors program-wide trends and outcomes, as well as ongoing training needs of site supervisors and RESEA personnel to assure compliance with PFCE and RESEA performance standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRING:

Remote Work: This position is on-site, may remote during closures.

Essential Employee: No

Working Conditions: Work is generally performed in a fast-paced, office environment with frequent interruptions and occasional crisis situations. Periodically requires local travel to classroom sites or for community networking, meetings, special workshops and trainings, and other job-related activities.

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Benefits @ Opportunity Council

Opportunity Council offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis (vacation, sick, personal holidays)
• Paid time off for wellness needs>
• Employer-paid holidays (13 in 2023)
• Employer-paid HDHP and low-cost traditional health care options
• HSA and FSA, subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for Critical Illness coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan (5% employer contribution)
• Eligibility for health coverage for legal dependents
• Eligibility for employee/family dental and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care and personal legal services

Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. For over 50 years we have offered a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in our community (early childhood education, home weatherization). For more details, please visit our website at https://www.oppco.org.