Family Services Manager
Location: Badger, MN
Job Type: Family Services
Job Region: Northwest MN
Full Job Description: Job description This position carries out the Family Service areas and coordinates these with other service areas of Head Start, following Head Start Performance Standards. He/she coordinates with parents, community resources, and Head Start staff. · Overall responsibility for compliance with Head Start Performance Standards on Family Partnerships and other Family Services requirements. · Overall responsibility for developing and updating the Community Resource Directories and distributing information to families to assist them in obtaining services needed. · Work with staff and parents to develop a Family Partnership Agreement and follow-up Action Plan. Responsible for follow-up on needs identified by staff or parents by making referrals and providing information. · Responsible for monitoring contact records and providing direction for staff in meeting the needs of families. · Responsible for developing and implementing the Recruitment Plan of Action annually. This includes outreach, enrollment of children, and development of waiting lists. · Cooperate with other managers to set up and implement other service area advisory committee meetings. · Write Family Services Policy Council reports, assist in planning, guiding, and operating Policy Council Meetings, and follow through on programs planned by the Policy Council. · Must coordinate or develop programs within the service area to meet the needs of families. · Responsible for establishing/maintaining confidentiality of Family Services area records. · Attend Head Start Staff Meetings and training sessions. · Make Home Visits as appropriate. · Assist with planning and carrying out parent meetings and training. · Review parents’ Head Start activities and document In-Kind contributions. · Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff to promote and work toward Head Start self-sufficiency goals. · Collaborate and coordinate appropriate services with county social services, schools, and other agencies. · Keep the Head Start Director informed of all problems, unusual, or extraordinary matters of significance that come to his or her attention so that prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate. · Adhere to the agency’s policy concerning data privacy. · Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Application email/URL: nwcaa.org
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Job Summary (optional): Position Overview: The Family Service Manager will implement and oversee Family Service programs following Head Start Performance Standards. This position requires collaboration with parents, community resources, and Head Start staff to effectively support families. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure adherence to Head Start Performance Standards regarding Family Partnerships and other Family Services requirements. • Work with staff and parents to develop Family Partnership Agreements and follow-up Plans of Action to address identified needs. • Annually develop and execute the Recruitment Plan of Action, including outreach strategies, child enrollment, and management of waiting lists. • Prepare reports for the Family Services Policy Council, assist in planning and facilitating Policy Council meetings. • Partners with county social services, schools, and other agencies to coordinate services effectively.
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Company name: Northwest Community Action
Website (optional): NWCAA.ORG
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