Parent, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

Helping People. Changing Lives.

This position may be eligible for an internal referral bonus and/or hiring bonus.

Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.

The Parent Family Community Engagement Coordinator for the Early Education Child Care programs is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE), and the Program Design and Management (PDM) content areas and plans for early education child care programs.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience in social work, human services, family services or related field.
• Experience in Family Support and/or Family Strengthening Frameworks is preferred.

As a Parent, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator you will:

• Partner with Director and PFCE Manager to plan, implement, and monitor a comprehensive PFCE Program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations, including policies, service area planning, community assessment, self‑assessment, and program improvement.
• Maintain accurate PFCE data, documentation, and recordkeeping systems, including Training and Technical Assistance plans.
• Coordinate across agency programs to create a streamlined, parent‑centered experience that reduces burden and increases engagement.
• Provide PFCE training and technical assistance to staff across all counties and EECC program options.
• Plan, implement, and support family engagement activities, including family engagement groups and parent/couples forums.
• Serve as liaison with public and private community agencies to ensure access to resources for children and families.
• Train staff in Program Design and Management, including oversight and support of Parent Committees, County Parent Committees, Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), and Policy Council (PC).
• Establish and sustain an effective shared governance model through annual training and ongoing technical assistance for parent representatives and alternates.
• Collaborate with Directors, Area Managers, and staff to ensure meaningful parent participation in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting requirements by providing annual staff training and parent education on child abuse and neglect reporting and prevention.
• Lead Pre‑Service Training, Program Information Report (PIR), and Program Self‑Assessment/Program Self‑Evaluation reporting.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.

EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.