Family Support/Floater
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Family Support/FloaterResponsibilities:Provide classroom support as a floater, fulfilling assistant teacher duties when in the classroomManage eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance meeting the needs of income-eligible families and in response to community assessment.Ensure program maintains funded enrollment level and waiting list, fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning processAnalyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 90%Ensure the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirementsOversee the planning and implementation of parent orientationParticipate in recruiting children from the communityAssisting families in determining family strengths, needs, and goalsRefer and link children and parents to needed services including health and social services, disabilities, early childhood education and care services, and a range of parent development training opportunitiesCollaborate with classroom teachers to facilitate children's transitions and progress in the classroomPlanning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities and obtain feedback from parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receiveAttend family support team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, collaborations and planning meetingsPromote and maintain parent involvement in activities, and servicesIn collaboration with Educational Director or Center Director, facilitate parent committee meetingsDevelop relationships with other community-based service providers that provide needed services to families by completing linkage agreement.Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social servicesMaintain records and document services in a timely mannerImplement protocols to follow up on students' absencesEnter service data into the management information system (EI: WES , Myschool and ChildPlus)Ensure implementation of all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirementsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or a related field. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree but with experience in early childhood education and working with families will be consideredRelevant experience working with children and families in a community-based programDemonstrated ability to stay abreast of developments in best practice and research relating to early education and family engagementAbility to establish supportive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds