Family Partnership & Community Engagement Coordinator - Head Start - Juneau - Open Until Filled

Family Partnership & Community Engagement Coordinator

Department: Head Start

Location: Juneau

Covered Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade(s): 10-11 ($33.29+ DOE)

Purpose: Foster a supportive environment for families and work to facilitate programming and activities that reflects the communities of Alaska. Develop, implements, and oversee programs and initiatives that promote local knowledge, family engagement, and community cohesion. Coordinate the work plan and the delivery of the parent, family and community engagement (PFCE) framework between Head Start staff and families according to Head Start Program Performance Standards. This position also safeguards accurate, complete, efficient input into database systems, including generating reports. Will serve as a member of the Head Start Management Team and build collaborative relationships with other agencies.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Analyze and interpret program guidelines, statues, agency policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assist the Program Director in developing and updating program policies and procedures.
• Assist the Program Director in writing, preparing, and submitting grant applications for the program. May be responsible for preparing and submitting grants for component/specialty area.
• Will develop and maintain accurate, complete and confidential data in accordance with program requirements, with Federal, State, Local and Tlingit & Haida Policies and Procedures.
• Have a compassionate approach to working with children and families, and effectively interact with families of all cultural, economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Have working knowledge and relationships with of relevant community resources and agencies.
• Plan and execute cultural programs, events, and activities that highlight the traditions, arts, and history of Alaska’s diverse cultures.
• Work in collaboration with the Education Coordinator to ensure that systems, supports and resources are in place for continuous monitoring and data reporting related to families learning goals and for themselves, and their children and promote the preservation of Indigenous languages, arts, crafts, and other cultural practices.
• Ensure that systems, supports and resources are grounded in cross cultural responsiveness to address professional development and continuous improvement, program environment and partnerships related to families and lifelong educators.
• Organize community events, festivals, and family engagement activities that encourage participation and understanding.
• Serves as a resource and/or trainer for staff, parents and volunteers; has knowledge in working with family learners: collaborates with community agencies and family education resources.
• Provides training to support teachers in the implementation of PFCE policies and procedures in a manner consistent with Tlingit & Haida Head Start standards for compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Monitor family data, develop training and information materials for parents and staff including parent orientation packets, community resource directory, brochures, and other materials.
• Ensures that systems, and supports and resources are in place to address professional development continuous improvement, program environment and partnerships related to child and f