Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40
Job Description:
The Family and Community Partnerships area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program plays an integral part of the larger system of services provided by Head Start/Early Head Start and plays an important part in supporting the goals of the program. This position is responsible for oversight and development of systems to provide opportunities and support for growth of Head Start/Early Head Start families so they can identify their own strengths, needs and interests and find their own solutions. Developing a parent and community volunteer program and being the lead on child abuse and neglect issues are also part of this position’s responsibilities. Developing relationships with community partners, to whom families can be referred for services, is also a key function of this position. This position is responsible for ensuring Family and Community Partnership services are supported by staff and/or consultants with training and experience in field(s) related to social, human or family services. Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA) services for the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Works to support systems integration of content area specialist leads that support activities and design tools and systems for effective practice, implements a process of ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement for achieving program goals and works to strengthen overall program and quality and service delivery.
This position is responsible for the management and oversight of family services, health services, or services to children with disabilities, the minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably related to one or more of the disciplines they oversee. One year supervisory/management experience preferred. Two years’ experience in case management preferred.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
- $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
- $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
- Paid trainings
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
- $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
- Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel
Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/APPLY-StLouisMO
CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
