What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Partner position at SEVCA Head Start?
Job SummaryThe Family Partners primary role is to partner with families, teaching staff, managers, community, consultantsand anyone else that is beneficial in engaging families towards positive goals for themselves and their children;within the Head Start program, as well as each familys individual home setting. This role will be performed byproviding the following objectives, and by overseeing Parent Meetings/Functions. Family Partners will assistfamilies with transportation to Policy Council meetings, and they will be focus on community activities aroundrecruitmentJob Objectives Encourage parents to participate in a Family Partnership Agreement with Head Start, with considerationand respect to cultural/religious traditions, lifestyle, language and values of each family and community. Build on the familys current strengths Assist the families with setting goals (family plans) directed by them Provide opportunities for parents to participate in educational trainings, meetings, Head Start functionsand governing boards.
Collaborate with the community to assist families with resources, and being aware of communityopportunities and needs that may affect the families we serve.The above duties will be performed by: Providing at least 2 Home Visits each program year that focus on identifying and maintaining familygoals (family plans). (Visit times may include reviewing health or other child development informationthat teaching staff or managers need shared with families). Visits may be virtual to ensure safety. Facilitate a monthly Case Management meeting, with teaching staff, or other necessary staff, to discussany updates, concerns or challenges for each family.
Providing Family Engagement Activities that include Parent Association Meeting time. (see furtherdetails below)Facilitate at least one Parenting Workshop that is researched based. Currently we have used PositiveSolutions (six sessions) or Supporting the Resilience of Families: Your Journey Together (four weeks). Researching and participating in Community Partnership Services (i.e.
being on community committees,boards, attending meetings/trainings that will enhance service information for families; and provide thisinformation to staff and families. Assist the Health/Nutrition services manager with health screenings and gathering/sharing informationwith parents and medical, dental and nutrition service providers. Be available for transporting families, when no other alternative is available, to medical/dentalappointments. Monthly check-in (phone call or note home) to each family and document efforts.
Encourage families to participate in Policy Council. Perform record keeping, (in the Family Section of the file and in our data processing system,GoEngage.) that includes documentation of visits, Family Partnership Agreements, Family Assessments,parent contacts, and any health- related supports. Complete monthly ROMA reports for each center and send to Head Start Director.Other Duties: Participate in Recruiting Activities and assisting each site to maintain full enrollment and a waiting list. Maintain a monthly tracking binder of recruitment activities for the classrooms you serve.
Participate in Staff meetings on a weekly basis. Participate in annual Pre-Service, monthly In-Service trainings, and SEVCA quarterly meetings. Participate as a member of the Family and Health Services Advisory Committees Participate in monthly Family Partner meetings with the Family Service Manager. Contribute to Monthly Newsletter Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.Parent Association Meetings (in conjunction with Family Engagement activities) In conjunction with other staff at each site, organize in accordance with the Parent EducationTimeline; a monthly parent meeting at each Head Start site.
Research Community Services and invite guest speakers to provide information for families thatthey have identified through their profiles as having interest in or wanting training, resources orreferrals. Facilitate parents in choosing officers and running meetings. Create reminders to send home to all parents before each meeting. Create (or review if done by a secretary) minutes of each meeting.
Collaborate with the community to assist families with resources, and being aware of communityopportunities and needs that may affect the families we serve.The above duties will be performed by: Providing at least 2 Home Visits each program year that focus on identifying and maintaining familygoals (family plans). (Visit times may include reviewing health or other child development informationthat teaching staff or managers need shared with families). Visits may be virtual to ensure safety. Facilitate a monthly Case Management meeting, with teaching staff, or other necessary staff, to discussany updates, concerns or challenges for each family.
Providing Family Engagement Activities that include Parent Association Meeting time. (see furtherdetails below)Facilitate at least one Parenting Workshop that is researched based. Currently we have used PositiveSolutions (six sessions) or Supporting the Resilience of Families: Your Journey Together (four weeks). Researching and participating in Community Partnership Services (i.e.
being on community committees,boards, attending meetings/trainings that will enhance service information for families; and provide thisinformation to staff and families. Assist the Health/Nutrition services manager with health screenings and gathering/sharing informationwith parents and medical, dental and nutrition service providers. Be available for transporting families, when no other alternative is available, to medical/dentalappointments. Monthly check-in (phone call or note home) to each family and document efforts.
Encourage families to participate in Policy Council. Perform record keeping, (in the Family Section of the file and in our data processing system,GoEngage.) that includes documentation of visits, Family Partnership Agreements, Family Assessments,parent contacts, and any health- related supports. Complete monthly ROMA reports for each center and send to Head Start Director.Other Duties: Participate in Recruiting Activities and assisting each site to maintain full enrollment and a waiting list. Maintain a monthly tracking binder of recruitment activities for the classrooms you serve.
Participate in Staff meetings on a weekly basis. Participate in annual Pre-Service, monthly In-Service trainings, and SEVCA quarterly meetings. Participate as a member of the Family and Health Services Advisory Committees Participate in monthly Family Partner meetings with the Family Service Manager. Contribute to Monthly Newsletter Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.Parent Association Meetings (in conjunction with Family Engagement activities) In conjunction with other staff at each site, organize in accordance with the Parent EducationTimeline; a monthly parent meeting at each Head Start site.
Research Community Services and invite guest speakers to provide information for families thatthey have identified through their profiles as having interest in or wanting training, resources orreferrals. Facilitate parents in choosing officers and running meetings. Create reminders to send home to all parents before each meeting. Create (or review if done by a secretary) minutes of each meeting.
- Send copies of reminders andminutes to the Family Service Manager with your monthly reports.Job Standards/Accountability: The Family Partner will follow the Head Start Performance Standards and the State of Vermont LicensingRegulations for Early Childhood programs, the SEVCA Personnel Policies and SEVCA/SEVCA HEADSTART Policies and Procedures. The Family Services Specialist will report directly to the Family ServicesManager, but will coordinate services with other Managers as needed.Working Conditions: This is a 40 hour, benefited position that will follow the program year, beginning the end of July- May (FamilyPartners may be asked to return two weeks prior to other staff in order to work on recruitment). The hours canbe flexible to assure that the needs of each family can be met by scheduling evening visits when necessary. TheFamily Partner will report daily to the Head Start site they are assigned to.
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