Assistant Center Manager and Family Support Services Advocate

Description

Join Our Mission to Empower Families and Children!

Are you passionate about making a difference in early childhood, social, and health services? Community-Minded Enterprises is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in a dual role. As an Assistant Center Manager and Family Support Services Advocate (FSS) in the ECEAP program, you will:

• Split your time: 20 hours/week managing CME ECEAP classrooms and 20 hours/week providing family support services.
• Collaborate: Work directly with the ECEAP Program Manager to ensure program success and compliance with DCYF contracts and policies.
• Engage: Recruit families, support their journey toward self-sufficiency, and actively involve them in program events.
• Support: Assist teaching staff and manage classroom operations.

In this role, you will build positive relationships with enrolled families, coach them toward their goals, and make a lasting impact in our community. Join us and be part of a mission that truly makes a difference!

Responsibilities:

• Classroom Management: 20 hours/week managing CME ECEAP classrooms.
• Family Support: 20 hours/week providing support services, recruiting families, and engaging them in program events.
• Daily Operations: Assist the ECEAP Program Manager with scheduling, staff supervision, program implementation, and compliance with DCYF contracts and policies.
• Learning Environment: Maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Family Support Specialist: Recruit and enroll ECEAP students at the Peaceful Valley location.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of up to 16 families, coaching them toward self-sufficiency.
• Home Visits & Conferences: Conduct home visits and family support conferences three times a year.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and current child and family files using the ELMS system.
• Family Engagement: Plan and conduct monthly family events, engage families in program activities, and provide learning opportunities.
• Community Partnerships: Link families to community resources and services.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings and follow up on health and safety needs.
• Curriculum & Standards: Ensure classroom use of Teaching Strategies GOLD, Early Achievers standards, and Creative Curriculum.
• Supervision: Supervise ECEAP classroom staff, volunteers, and teams.
• Food Handling: Oversee safe and appropriate food handling and service.
• Professional Development: Attend workshops and trainings, providing leadership in the Program Manager’s absence.
• Professionalism: Model best practices at all times.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of child development through references, education, experience, or on-the-job performance.
• Written proof of education (ECE State Certificate or equivalent, associate or higher degree with relevant credits, or DCYF-approved credential).
• Listed in the state training and registry system (STARS).
• Experience in program management and supervision.
• Training in child abuse prevention and reporting.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current pediatric CPR/first aid certificate and bloodborne certification.
• Current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.

Clearances:

• Negative Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months.
• MERIT Portable Background Check and ability to pass annual background checks.

Language Abilities

• Speak clearly and persuasively.
• Listen and get clarification.
• Respond well to questions.
• Demonstrate group presentation skills.
• Participate in meetings.

 Benefits:

CME offers competitive pay, incredible benefits, and growth opportunities for every member of our team. CME offers medical, vision, and life insurance. We pay all premiums. Additionally, we offer a $2,000 Dental HRA. We also have an employee assistance program (EAP) available for our staff and an IRA Plan where we match up to 3% of your IRA contribution.

CME is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, persons of color,