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Serves as an advocate for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start families and promotes their ability to advocate for themselves; ensures the delivery of social services, emergency and non-emergency services when required. The ideal candidate will have a strong Christian moral compass, a background in child care/development, experience providing high quality services, and experience working with other Head Start facilities.

<h3>Description</h3><br/><div>Embrace Life Inc is looking for an experienced educator to join the Embrace Life family as a Head Start Family Services Coordinator. This role will align with our Regional Manager to support and build relationships with children, their families, and the community in line with the goals and requirements of the Head Start program. This program works in partnership with local families to provide comprehensive early learning and child care.<br/><br/></div><div>The ideal candidate will have a strong Christian moral compass, a background in child care/development, experience providing high quality services, and experience working with other Head Start facilities. This role will also serve as a trusted collaborator with and liaison between the families of children in the program and the facility's staff. As a Christian company, values and ideals aligned to a Christ-lead life is imperative.<br/><br/></div><div>Embrace Life MISSION<br/><br/></div><div>We partner with families and children to live their ultimate potential and to fully Embrace Life.<br/><br/></div><div>Our structured learning environments are aimed to get kids excited about learning while setting a firm base on the key functional areas.<br/><br/></div><div>Our ministry of instilling Christian principles focuses on kids feeling good from the inside out. We operate from the knowledge that each child and their families are all unique, created with special gifts and are all created with a purpose.<br/><br/></div><div>The Family Services Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for families with children who are enrolled in Embrace Life Child Care’s Head Start program. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the Family and Community Partnership in addition to overseeing the recruitment and enrollment of children for the program. This individual will be tasked with developing strong relationships with parents and family members, ensuring they receive clear, thorough, and consistent communication with the center staff regarding their child’s education and development.<br/><br/></div><br/><h3>Essential Functions and Responsibilities</h3><br/><div>Essential Functions and Responsibilities<br/><br/></div><ul><li>Organizes and conducts meetings and training sessions for staff and parents, facilitating the development of individualized short and long term goals for each child with the support from all caregivers</li><li>Conducts at least one evening home visit a month to each enrolled family, in addition to visits in compliance with Head Start guidelines</li><li>Organizes and participates in delegate inter-agency meetings</li><li>Participates in community boards, councils, advisory groups, etc., representing Embrace Life’s Head Start program and actively recruits parents as volunteers</li><li>Organizes and facilitates all Parent Committee and Policy Committee meetings according to federal and IMSHSP guidelines, and provides training to parent representatives</li><li>Attends state-wide pre-service training; participates in delegate pre-service training and maintains ongoing efforts for professional development</li><li>Maintains organized records of activities related to Family Engagement, including family files</li><li>Identifies local resources that provide services to migrant and seasonal families, developing and maintaining relationships with them; updates the Community Resources Director</li><li>Serves as an advocate for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start families and promotes their ability to advocate for themselves; ensures the delivery of social services, emergency and non-emergency services when required</li><li>Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by center director or grantee staff</li></ul><br/><h3>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</h3><br/><div>Skills and Experience<br/><br/></div><ul><li>Prior experience within the Head Start program is strongly preferred</li><li>Familiarity with child development or early childhood education in addition to experience working directly with the youngest children is highly valuable</li><li>Working knowledge and understanding of social welfare programs, immigration laws, community resources, and social services program</li><li>High organization, communication, and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs in conjunction with strong written communication skills</li><li>Access to reliable transportation with valid insurance and driver’s license</li><li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in order to meet Head Start requirements for home visits</li><li>Ability to work successfully and compassionately with culturally diverse staff and clients</li></ul><div>Qualifications<br/><br/></div><ul><li>High School diploma or GED</li><li>National Head Start Association Family Services Coordinator certification required</li><li>AA or BS degree in social work preferred</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English required</li><li>Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by DCFS licensing</li><li>Personal qualifications include emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities</li></ul><br/><h3>Benefits</h3><br/><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><div><br/></div>

Embrace Life Child Care

Family Services Coordinator for Head Start Program

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High School Diploma

Immigration Law

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This will include, but may not be limited to these duties: developmentally appropriate lesson plans, order appropriate meals/ snacks, order transportation, bus monitor, set up and clean up the socialization site, proper care of equipment and materials, plan and set up appropriate field trips, create food bags/ door prizes for families, prepare parent meetings/ training, and provide an appropriate, supervised, safe environment and meet sanitation needs. SUMMARY: The Head Start Home Visitor is primarily responsible for providing opportunities for parents to increase their knowledge of early childhood growth and development of the total child, and how to instructtheir children in the home environment and preparing them for kindergarten.

<strong><strong>Springfield Urban League, Inc.</strong></strong><br/><br/><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> The Head Start Home Visitor is primarily responsible for providing opportunities for parents to increase their knowledge of early childhood growth and development of the total child, and how to instructtheir children in the home environment and preparing them for kindergarten. The HS Home Visitor will also be responsible for empowering parents to meet various social services, health, nutritional, and educational needs in the family; and for providing group socialization opportunities for all children and families. will provide a creative atmosphere for the growth and development of the total child. <br/><br/><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong><br/><ol><li>Sign in/out daily when arriving or departing from any SUL facility. </li><li>Schedule weekly home visits. These schedule visits should be flexible to meet the family's needs. Any visits outside the Monday- Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm time frame must be discussed with the supervisor. </li><li>Maintain 85% home visit attendance and document all home visits, attempts, and other direct client contacts. </li><li>Plan, complete, facilitate, and document the early childhood portion of the weekly home visit. </li><li>Prepare home visit reports, lesson plans that reflect the learning goals of the individual child. </li><li>Complete and enter the required information about the child, family and visit by the end of the week. </li><li>Provide educational information on child development to the parents as well as showing different teaching activities the parents/ caregiver can do with their child to ensure that their child will be Kindergarten ready. In addition to educating the parent/ caregiver the significance of early childhood education and that they are the first and best educator for their child. </li><li>Complete developmental screenings and ongoing assessments for each child. </li><li>Advocate for parents/ caregivers of children with special needs and make referrals to the Special Needs coordinator and help facilitate the IEP process. Have knowledge of inclusionary practice and help the parents/ caregivers advocate for their child as they transition into public school. </li><li>Provide a nutritious snack, per nutrition curriculum, and encourage tooth brushing after every meal, and demonstrate / encourage tooth brushing after every snack. </li><li>Track health requirements of all enrolled children ensuring that each family has a medical home and that all required health screenings, immunizations, physicals, and dentals are up to date. </li><li>Organize and plan for bi-weekly group socializations. This will include, but may not be limited to these duties: developmentally appropriate lesson plans, order appropriate meals/ snacks, order transportation, bus monitor, set up and clean up the socialization site, proper care of equipment and materials, plan and set up appropriate field trips, create food bags/ door prizes for families, prepare parent meetings/ training, and provide an appropriate, supervised, safe environment and meet sanitation needs. </li><li>Assists with recruitment and enrollment of eligible children within assigned areas, including application and enrollment assistance. </li><li>Participate in an individualized employee training needs assessment; enhance professional development by attending workshops, trainings, conferences, and meetings. </li><li>Track the use of home visit materials/activities and maintain proper care of the items. </li><li>Be able to understand the needs and interests of individuals with various backgrounds and become knowledgeable in the language spoken by the families in the program. </li><li>Orient families to the program using a warm and honest approach to the family's life and circumstances. Make sure the family understands the scope of the program and what they can expect from the Home-Based Head Start program as well as from the home visitor. Convey the expectations that the program has of the family in order to receive the full benefit of being a participant in Head Start. </li><li>Works with parents and caregivers, providing information and supportive services as needed. This includes conducting a Family Assessment with each enrolled family and negotiating/implementing an Individualized Family Partnership Agreement with them. This includes completing required contacts and paperwork for the services provided to each assigned family. </li><li>Plan, complete, facilitate, and document the family development portion of the weekly home visit. </li><li>Promote parent involvement in all aspects of the Head Start program, including group socializations, training opportunities, and Policy Council. </li><li>Teach families about what is an in-kind and how to complete an in-kind; collect them weekly. </li><li>Links families with community agencies; models for and teaches parents and caregivers how to advocate for their own children. </li><li>Provide transportation when necessary for families to various appointments needed for the child development and/ or family development. Make sure your supervisor is aware and it is well documented. </li><li>Attends staff meetings, training sessions, Family Committee Meetings and Community Service Provider Meetings as recommended by the Family Resource Development Coordinator. </li><li>Share your knowledge of resources with colleagues. </li><li>Facilitates families' engagement and participation with program management staff (as appropriate); extend family communications, referrals and supportive services in a given Coordinator's area. </li><li>Prepares and submits completed records and reports accurately on a timely basis per Work Plan Guidelines </li><li>Makes appropriate referrals for families and children and follows up on referrals to determine if services were received and needs were met. </li><li>Turn in monthly attendance to supervisor and provide follow-up documentation on families with attendance issues. </li><li>Provides crisis intervention services to Head Start families within the scope of the agency's resources. </li><li>Distributes information regarding adult education, employment, male involvement, and family involvement to Head Start families. </li><li>Offers updates regarding local social service and health service-related resources for families. </li><li>Helps identify medical and dental issues and makes referrals to health agencies. </li><li>Ensures that all records and documentation is up to date in the child's file and in ChildPlus system. </li><li>Consults with supervisor on child abuse and neglect issues and fulfills mandated reporter duties per State of Illinois laws. </li><li>Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times. </li><li>Work as a team with all program staff to ensure the families' needs are being documented and addressed. </li><li> Be willing to complete field supervision with the supervisor and other agency staff when appropriate. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned, with consideration given to the priority of direct services to families </li></ol><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><ol><li><strong>Minimum</strong> Educational Standards: an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field, Home Visitor CDA, or willingness to obtain a Home Visitor CDA within the first year of employment. Must also have two (2) years college education and/or experience in social services or related field. </li><li>Must meet the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Licensing Standards for working at a Head Start Center </li><li>At least 21 years of age </li><li>Must have received a Health Food/ Sanitation certificate or be willing to obtain one. </li><li>Ability to communicate and work well one on one with parents, children, staff, and community agency personnel, and with a team. </li><li>Flexible and adaptable nature </li><li>Ability to pass a medical examination identifying freedom from communicable disease. </li><li>Ability to lift at least 40 pounds. </li><li>Must have a current Illinois Driver's License, reliable transportation for self and others for use in program activities, and proof of car insurance required by the State of Illinois </li><li>Willingness to learn and uphold Springfield Urban League Head Start Policies and Procedures and have a positive attitude toward direction. </li><li>Ability to adequately complete program records and reports, organize time and materials effectively, understand written program materials. </li></ol><br/><strong>BENEFITS:</strong><br/><br/><strong>403B, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability and Insurance</strong><br/><br/>Pay for this position is based on education credentials and experience. <br/><br/><strong>The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br/><br/>8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday

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