What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Coordinator position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: February 28, 2025
District/Organization: Saginaw Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $58,257 – $66,307
Position Details
Saginaw Intermediate School District has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.
Family Services Coordinator
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Category: Administration/Coordinator
Date Posted: 1/29/2025
Location: Saginaw ISD Administration Offices
Date Closing: Open until filled.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Early Childhood Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Administration/Non-bargaining
- One (1) Full-time position, 260 days
- Salary: $58,257 – $66,307 (Based on Credentials)
A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Family Service Coordinator position, in conjunction with the Family Services Manager is responsible for the Family and Community Partnership portion of the Head Start Performance Standards. This includes the oversight and development of systems to provide opportunities and support of Head Start families to include, but not limited to family engagement and family partnership agreement building. This position provides monitoring of the family services area and building community partnerships that enhance the program. This position will also be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of the Family Service Advocates.
B. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION:
Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.
- Monitors compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures, and the Head Start Performance Standards in the area of Family and Community Partnerships.
- Develops and implements a system of continuous monitoring and evaluation of health and dental requirements, Family Partnership Agreements, Family Needs Assessment and parent supports including PIR required fields.
- Identifies and works collaboratively with other agencies to develop and enhance services to families.
- Work with all service areas to plan and implement activities which teach parents/guardians child development/child management, nutrition education, health education, dental education, mental health education, adult education, use of community resources.
- Work with Family Service Advocates and parents to promote participation in local Head Start parent programming as defined by the team.
- Advocate in the community for Head Start and families. Be accessible to the community by attending committee and/or collaborative meetings, including round-ups, partnerships, collaborations, community events, open houses and individual enrollments. Build community collaborations that support the growth and development of children and families. Coordinates appropriate referrals to community agencies in areas related to family support and intervention.
- Ensures Family Service Advocates participate in staffing meetings when required.
- Mentor and coach Family Service Advocates by having regular staff meetings and meeting individually as needed.
- Attend all local and area staff meetings/trainings, orientation, pre-service, and other pertinent conferences, workshops and college course work. Read journals, etc. to stay current with job related areas. Pursue personal goals through an individually designed self-development program.
- Assist with outreach activities as needed.
- Monitors and continually stays current on Health and Safety requirements for the Head Start Program. Ensures that Health and Safety policies and procedures are being used in the Head Start Program.
- Monitors and ensures that Active Supervision policies and procedures are current and in use in the Head Start Program.
C. RECORD KEEPING AND FISCAL:
- Maintains filing, tracking and documentation systems.
- Submits verbal and/or written reports to the Assistant Director of Early Childhood/Family Services Manager
- Understands and monitors in-kind and other allowable costs applies toward non-federal share requirements.
D. SUPERVISION AND TRAINING:
- With the Director of ECE plans and implements professional development for Family Services Advocates.
- Develops, conducts or arranges training as needed, including volunteer training.
- Determines appropriate training needs to meet program goals and objectives.
- Provides guidance and oversight to family service staff through monitoring.
- Mentors staff as needed to assure continual growth and understanding of all aspects of the Head Start program, professionalism and teamwork.
- Explains and completes an individual development plan with all family services staff under their supervision and monitors progress toward goals.
- Models appropriate skills/language in working with children.
- Supervises staff in the implementation of CSEFEL Parenting Curriculum.
E. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- Direct supervision means those employees the position assigns, directs, and evaluates the duties.
Positions Supervised :
- Family Service Advocates
- Family Engagement Specialist
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the successful operation of the program.
F. DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS:
This section will describe the kinds and impact of decisions and commitments; the effects, influence and significance of these decisions; the consequence of error and the limitation of the finality of decision making.
Decisions and commitments involving the program are very important and affect the families and continued funding of the programs. Following the guidelines and the regulations of the program are of the utmost importance to ensuring quality services for the children and families. Accountability to the program and to staff is essential.
G. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The job description and the service plan serve as a guideline. The supervisor evaluates the performance. Assistance is received from other agency staff as needed. Outside assistance can be received from other related resources.
Head Start effectively uses the teamwork approach. All components are interwoven so as to better assist and support families. The immediate supervisor is responsible for yearly appraisals of this position. The program will conduct a self-assessment in which the Family and Community Partnership Program Services area will be covered as addressed in the Head Start Performance Standards and related regulations and practices (e.g. IDEA, MiAEYC Best Practices, child care licensing, etc.).
H. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, human behavior, customer service delivery and health services available in the Saginaw area. Knowledge of computer data entry processes, filing and record keeping. Must have knowledge of family-centered practices. Knowledge of local resources, customs and language is helpful.
Abilities :
- Knowledge and implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and policies of Saginaw ISD Head Start.
- Exercise professional judgment in evaluating before making decisions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, outside agencies and the public.
- Computer data entry functions.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Must possess reliable transportation for employment.
- Possess valid driver’s license and have minimum automobile coverage required by state of employment. To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must be insurable by the Saginaw ISD Head Start insurance carrier.
- To read, analyze and interpret reports, regulations and periodicals. Write reports, business correspondence and manuals. Present information and respond to questions.
- To add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures.
- To climb, walk, drive, sit, stand and lift up to 25 pounds.
I. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related human services field is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Previous case management experience with young children and families preferred. Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification. Current and former Head Start employees, students and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
SISD – Saginaw County Head Start is a customer-driven, family friendly program. As such, all staff must value and be committed to the highest levels of professionalism, cooperation, teamwork and tolerance; this includes working well with families, children, co-workers, supervisors and the greater community.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4218. Under External Applicant, click “Start an application for employment. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box, under the “Activities for you” click “Start” or “Login”. In addition to the online application, a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) letters of recommendation, and transcripts are required.
Frontline Job ID: 4218
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: 1/29/25
*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office*
“An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer”
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 799-4733
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.
Saginaw Intermediate School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
E-mail: sjackson1@sisd.cc
Salary : $58,257 - $66,307
