EHS Family & Community Engagement Coordinator at Starpoint

Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Starpoint’s SPIN Early Childhood Care and Education Center, Canon City
Schedule: Monday – Friday

Join Our Team: EHS Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting families and empowering communities?
Become a vital part of our Early Head Start team as an Early Head Start (EHS) Family & Community Engagement Coordinator. In this full-time role, you will champion family success by enrolling children, building strong partnerships, and connecting families to essential community resources.

Key Responsibilities

· Recruit and enroll eligible children and families into the Early Head Start program.

· Maintain full enrollment and manage a waiting list.

· Complete family applications and conduct thorough eligibility assessments.

· Build Family Partnership Agreements that support families in setting and achieving personal goals.

· Facilitate regular home visits, parent meetings, and engagement activities.

· Assist families in accessing educational, health, and social services.

· Support parent participation in all aspects of program governance.

· Create and maintain strong community partnerships and a comprehensive community resource guide.

· Plan and lead skill-building workshops and advocacy groups for families.

· Collaborate with staff and families to promote family strengths and community collaboration.

· Maintain accurate child and family records in compliance with program standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, or a related field.

· Preferred: Family Development Credential (FDC) and/or relevant Associate’s degree.

· Minimum of 3 years' experience working with families and community engagement.

· Strong communication, organization, and outreach skills.

· Knowledge of child and family development and family-centered practices.

· Culturally responsive and sensitive to diverse family backgrounds.

· Proficient in basic computer skills (email, word processing, internet).

· Able to lift a child weighing up to 40 pounds, up to 20 times a day, if needed.

· Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Supportive and mission-driven work environment

Apply Today!

Be part of a passionate team creating lasting change for families and young children.