What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Liaison position at York County Community Action Corp?
YCCAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine.
Family Liaison
Do you have a passion to make a difference and positively impact young children and their families? At YCCAC Head Start, we are more than a daycare. We are committed to providing high-quality child care and comprehensive education, health and well-being services to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We are now hiring a Family Liaison to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.
What we offer:
- $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2000 after 1 year – external applicants only).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- School year schedule including school breaks.
- Excellent compensation package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and match, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities with financial funding.
Your role:
- Ensures that quality, comprehensive services are provided for enrolled children and families, and is directly involved in recruitment and enrollment program wide.
- Supports families to develop goals and to access community services and resources utilizing a Family Development model.
- Works in partnership with program staff to provide technical assistance to enhance their ability to develop and support family goals; and contributes to ensuring the agency’s full compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Works with families to meet all health requirements and refers for emergency assistance and referrals.
- Conducts at least two home visits per year, along with additional center/home visits.
- Networks within YCCAC programs, other agencies and community service providers to support comprehensive services for families.
Qualifications:
- The Family Liaison must have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED and is expected to complete the Online Family Partner Certificate Program within the first year or employment (paid by employer); Associate’s Degree in Human Services or closely related field preferred.
- Prior experience working with families and/or individuals in a professional capacity required.
- Must be available in the evenings for parent meetings, recruitment efforts, home visits, etc., as necessary to meet the needs of families and the program.
- Must be willing to travel and have reliable form of transportation.
- Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
- Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.
To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
Apply now in our Career Center – it only takes a few minutes! https://bit.ly/yccacjobs
Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org
EOE - YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $2,000
