Senior Program Coordinator: Early Head Start & Head Start Home Visiting program

Title: Senior Program Coordinator

Reports to: Sr. Program Manager (Early Head Start/ Head Start)

Status: Exempt / Hourly / Full-Time / In-person

Location: Oakland, CA

Pay: $70,000 - $75,000

Our Mission and Vision

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to “support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities“. Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that, “Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future.”

Our History

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family-service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

About the role

The Early Head Start/Head Start Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) helps the Senior Program Manager to plan, implement, support, monitor and evaluate the Early Head Start Program in compliance with federal Head Start performance standards. The SPC supports general program duties by working closely with the Senior Program Manager. The Coordinator maintains strong working relationships with contract agencies, outreaches to the community and other agencies. Key skills of this role are organization and data-entry skills, knowledge of Early Childhood Development as well as experience with the diversity of families in the Oakland community.

The SPC will provide home visitation services to a half-caseload (6 families), working with pregnant women and/or parents with children from birth to 5 years old. The SPC will work to enhance the caregivers’ ability to fill the role of primary nurturer of their child in their capacities both as a direct service provider and supervisor.

The Sr. Program Coordinator is a goal-oriented self-starter who is detail-oriented and passionate about working with children and families. The SPC supports staff in day-to-day problem-solving while also being knowledgeable of the business/operations side of the EHS/HS program. The SPC has big-picture vision for the program and is a professional liaison with our community partners. 

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Social Work or related field is required and 2+ years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years working with families and children from birth to 5 years.
• Spanish language fluency 
• Supervision and/or leadership experience, preferably in a related field.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated ability to create a relationship of trust and support with people of different backgrounds and in various circumstances
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle and car insurance. Must pass background check and have no history of abuse/neglect after conditional offer letter

Preferred candidate attributes

• Professional experience within the EHS/HS program, or professional experience providing home visiting services, or social work experience, or caseload management experience.
• Mam language fluency 
• An understanding of the particular needs of the Oakland community and extensive knowledge of community resources and agencies.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both written and verbally; ability to effectively analyze, interpret and communicate policies and ideas.
• Reflective and insightful with excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Function well both independently and as part of a team; ability to coordinate multiple and simultaneous tasks; strong problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs; familiarity with database information management systems. Savvy with data management and data entry.
• Values the importance of policies, procedures, and chain of command.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Planning and Coordinating

• In collaboration with Program Manager, plans, organizes and coordinates goals and activities of the Early Head Start Program; monitors staff activity to ensure that goals and objectives of the program are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Assists