Family literacy coordinator job description

Dept./Program: Community Education
Employment Status: Full Time
Division: Education
FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
Reports To: Community Education Administrator
Schedule: Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The Family and Community Coordinator will provide support to parents; ensure family and community engagement; and facilitate successful collaboration with all other components (Disabilities, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Education) in order to provide internal referral services, training, services, compliance monitoring, assessments and coordination with community partners. This position is responsible for oversight and development of systems to provide opportunities and support for growth of families so they can identify their own strengths, needs and interests as well as find their own solutions. This position supports and assists families as they identify and meet their own goals through a family-centered case management model for developing and carrying out the program Family Partnership Agreements. The Family and Community Coordinator will work with the Early Education staff to maintain compliance with Office of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Tribal Policies and Procedures.
Essential Functions
Effective coordination and facilitation in the areas of parent involvement, organizational resources, social economic services, community resources, and cultural competency to promote the Head Start philosophy and the Early Head Start model. Design, develop, identify and distribute materials in areas of specialization, which include but are not limited to community resources, child abuse prevention, and parenting education, employment, and transportation. Attend Early Education Team meetings and other child specific staffing opportunities related to child health, child abuse, domestic violence, and psycho-socio challenges, and follow-up on family health/wellness and diversity issues. Provide information, referral and coordinate efforts to link staff and families with appropriate community resources. Utilize data to determine training needs; design, deliver and/or schedule training to staff and parents on topics including specialized and multidisciplinary subject matter; and promote collaborative teaming via community organizations. Participate in the planning and implementation of an annual program self-assessment process. Develop ongoing monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with the Family Engagement Framework. Assure Family Engagement Work Plans are up-to-date; review annually the meeting center procedures, Office of Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Tribal Policies and Procedures to be reviewed annually. Serve as a Liaison to the Na'ini Family Services and Social Services Teams, and work in full integration with all Tribal components and community partners. Attend interagency, organizational and committee meetings as appropriate.
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (Stationary position) Walk (Move, Traverse) Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) Pushing or Pulling Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes Exposure to Dust Chemical Hazards Noise


OSHA Categories
Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
Travel
Local In-State
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in family or human services, or Education; or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree.
Experience
One (1) year experience in area of social services, family services or education-based environment.
License/Certification
Must have valid Alaska State Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy. Must have Pediatric/Adult CPR & First Aid, or be obtained within 30 days.
Special Skills
Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours. Must have knowledge and understanding of the impact that trauma has on the physical and emotional development of young children and their families, and experience working with those individuals. Ability to interpret and apply program or divisional information in providing information to others. Ability to independently organize, prioritize work assignments, and coordinate a variety of activities with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated teaching or training skills. Working knowledge of local community resources. Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others.
Preferred
Experience with ChildPlus data management system. Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.



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Schedule

Schedule will be approximately 3-4 shifts per week, a combination of 12 hour on-call and scheduled days, including some weekend days. Shift times will be 12pm - 12am.

Responsibilities

Works empathetically, compassionately and professionally with families in crisis, to provide education on organ and tissue donation

Advocates for donation while being respectful of individual family circumstances, cultural and/or religious beliefs

Receives new referrals, works with hospitals to assess for potentiality of preliminary discussion and/or approach

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Provides initial follow up to the donor family after donation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to learn NEDS' internal systems including True North, Sharepoint

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate openly and effectively with donor families, all members of hospital and NEDS teams

Critically think, problem solve, and work productively both independently and as a team participant.

Respond to changing needs; prioritize effectively, and to communicate effectively and constructively during times of stress.