Location:
North Campus Administration - Vista, CA
Salary: $68,640 - $72,000
52 Weeks
MAAC STORY

Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in 5 core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/.

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Family Engagement Manager, the Family Engagement Coordinator plays a crucial role in providing direct support, guidance and developing the Family Service Staff, ensuring the successful implementation of family engagement programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as an advisor for Family Service Staff by observing and assessing parent center meetings, family engagement events and provide ongoing monitoring and support
• Provides on-the-job guidance, to improve the skills and interactions of Family Service Staff and families to improve children’s progress toward the Parent Family and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE)
• Provides direct supervision to the Family and Community Engagement Specialist
• Assists management in analyzing family data to plan, organize, and conduct professional development activities to groups of up to 100 participants
• Works in collaboration with Center Directors, Family Service Staff and other staff to determine focus areas
• Participates and contributes to planning/management activities, committees and meetings
• Provides training and technical assistance to Family Service Staff, Center Directors and others in alignment with MAAC CDP goals and objectives
• Collaborates regularly with comprehen[AM1] sive service areas to determine
• Works regularly with Community Engagement Manager to develop relationships with community agencies that provide complimentary services to preschool age children and their families integrating the use of community education resources
• Ensures that family engagement activities and interactions with parents and children are age appropriate, with consideration of bilingual/multicultural emphasis and are in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Framework and to the Family Outcomes
• Attends monthly evening meetings, conferences, community meetings and/or training programs as required.
• Communicates effectively with Child Development, Head Start/Early Head Start Managers and upper management to problem solve difficult issues.
• Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships with fellow MAAC employees and with partner community organizations.
• Use assessment data to tailor support services and resources to meet the needs of each family
• Coordinate workshops, training sessions, and other educational opportunities for parents and Family Support Staff
• Value and respect the cultural diversity of families served
• Ensure that program activities, materials, and communications are culturally sensitive [JC2] 

OTHER DUTIES

• Attends management, staff, and program planning meetings; participates in mandatory training sessions.
• Builds community relationships; participates in recruitment and enrollment activities as required.
• Performs various summer recess activities, including participating in the redesign of center forms, updating policies and procedures, and developing staff training plans and activities
• Work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends will be required)
• Works with management teams to secure volunteers.

Knowledge of:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database management and the Internet
• Communicate proficiently in English (orally, reading and writing)
• Coach and mentor staff of various cultural backgrounds and learning modalities
• Work positively with parents, staff and consultants
• Develop, organize and conduct trainings on a variety of topics
• Troubleshoot basic problems and prepare comprehensive reports
• Work collaboratively with Management and Union staff
• Develop and maintain strong community relations and positive interpersonal relations
• Organize records and paperwork processes and consistently demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Prepare and present reports, training plans, and facilitate workshops
• Consistently relate effectively with Family Service Staff, parents, staff, and local services providers
• Knowledge of early childhood education.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Knowledge of working with adult learners and learning modalities.
• Assist with processing Memorandums of Understanding

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

• Listens attentively to others; asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
• Attends work consistently and punctually arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development, Community Development, Social[RO3] Work, Public Relations, Education, or a related field (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Experience in education, family services, and prior experience supporting staff in similar environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.