COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
Job description
JOB FUNCTION:
This position works closely with the Community Resources Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of Parent Activities and access to Community Resources for Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with NJ licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works with the Community Resources Manager to ensure the delivery of Family and Community Volunteer services to children and families in Head Start/Early Head Start.
- Provides supports to Family Advocates and Child/Family Site with recruitment.
- Works with Supervisor to develop, implement and evaluate of an effective Family-Community Engagement Plan that is responsive to the expressed and/or identified needs of Head Start children, families, and the community. Plans should include, but are not limited to, male involvement, financial literacy, ESL, substance and alcohol abuse, literacy, parent education, parent/child advocacy, special events, emergency services, food stability, and community outreach.
- Works in partnership with the Community Resources Manager, Directors of Operations/Program Options/Program Services, Family Partnership, and other management staff to ensure that collaborations are established with community and state agencies that provide relevant services to Head Start families.
- Support and facilitate parents role in Program Governance, including Parent Committees.
- Works with other management team members and community partners to recruit volunteers and ensure that volunteers in the program receive support, education, and guidance.
- Submits monthly reports regarding progress in all areas of Parent Involvement and current projects.
- Attend staff, team, and other meetings/conferences as assigned.
- Perform all other assigned Head Start tasks as assigned
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
- Ability to speak read and write English well enough to understand and be understood by others.
- Ability to write announcements, reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to read, and interpret general journals and technical procedures.
- Ability to speak before groups of individuals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 2 years experience with a non-profit agency (social service or child care) with supervisory experience
- Must have a valid NJ drivers license and access to an insured vehicle daily
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