Family & Community Partnership Manager - Early Head Start (Billings, MT)

$57,366 - $57,366/Yr

Aware[Shirts] - Billings, MT

Full-time - Mid Level

Billings, MT

Educational Services

About the position

The Family & Community Partnership Manager at AWARE is responsible for overseeing family services within the Early Head Start program, ensuring compliance with childcare regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. This role focuses on enhancing family engagement and support, monitoring program attendance, and providing leadership to Family Advocates. The manager plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment for families and staff, promoting personal growth and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with rules, regulations, and guidelines involving childcare licensure and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Implements the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework in programming and services.
• Monitors family services to ensure high-quality services and positive family outcomes.
• Oversees program attendance compliance and supports recruitment, enrollment, and registration of families.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities including screening applicants and participating in hiring processes.
• Directly supervises and evaluates Family Advocates, establishing performance goals and conducting regular staff meetings.
• Updates and implements service plans and procedures relating to family services, including ERSEA.
• Communicates new or revised policies and procedures to team members.
• Observes family service staff during intake and parent meetings to provide guidance.
• Collaborates with the Education Manager to ensure timely transition services.
• Identifies and facilitates training for family service staff as required by HSPS.
• Reviews and analyzes reports related to family outcomes and service delivery.
• Facilitates team operations through information sharing and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field.
• Three years of leadership experience with knowledge of program planning and implementation practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Early Childhood education and Family Systems, including human growth and development principles.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance