The Providencia Group · 11 hours ago
Head Start Family Engagement Specialist
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise, strategies, and resources to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Regional Office and Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) staff on comprehensive parent, family, and community engagement, including strategies for engaging families.
Develop and implement strategies for connecting with grant recipient PFCE managers, coordinators and/or other family services staff in the Region to support grant recipients with implementation of Parent and Family Community Engagement (PFCE) goals and early childhood education workforce development.
Serve as a member of a national peer group of Family Engagement Specialists from each of the twelve regions.
Aggregate, analyze and disseminate regional and grantee data from existing government systems to identify emerging trends impacting Head Start grantees.
Develop and provide presentations and training on topics related to family engagement.
Provide training to groups of grantees at regional and state events, as directed by the Office of Head Start (OHS) Regional Office.
Provide direct TTA services to individual grantees, at the direction of the Office of Head Start (OHS) Regional Office.
Serve as a liaison between the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the National Center responsible for parent, family and community engagement.
Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS.
Support emerging Office of Head Start initiatives and priorities.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
Three years' experience related to human services and/or parent, family, and community engagement in early childhood programs such as Head Start/Early Head Start and/or community-based childcare providers and partners (I.e., FCC, privately owned)
1+ years of experience working within programs and services for families with children birth to five.
1+ years of experience analyzing data and helping programs make data-driven decisions related to providing services to families with young children.
1+ years of experience in facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences.
1+ years of experience working with diverse children, families, staff, and communities and training and facilitating groups of learners.
1+ years of experience communicating both orally and in writing to various audiences.
Ability to type 45 wpm.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
Experience using virtual platforms and technologies, i.e., Adobe, Teams, etc.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, outside clients and vendors.
Complete a Drug Test.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to obtain a Tier 2, Non-sensitive Public Trust (Moderate Risk) Clearance.
Available to travel as necessary.
A valid US Driver’s license.
Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.
Preferred
Knowledgeable of Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Experience working within a Head Start Program.
Company
The Providencia Group
The Providencia Group provides human services, program management, training/technical assistance, and application development services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Maria Campos
President & CEO
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