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Parent Engagement Coordinator

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Baltimore, MD, USA
Full-time

Under the supervision of the Director of Family & Community Partnerships, the Parent Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation of the Head Start Parent, Family & Community Engagement Framework, planning and monitoring family outcomes, parent involvement and engagement opportunities and parent program governance committees and activities at Y Head Start. The Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator guides Y associates and volunteers in their provision of high quality activities and services to all Head Start families.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Participate in Y associate meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality in regards to Y associate and family information.
  • Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
  • Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
  • Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
  • Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the Y mission, Y core values, and Y policies in the performance of daily duties.
  • Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and specifically, but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work environment.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s in Sociology, Social Work, Child & Family Studies, Human Development or High School Diploma.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience working with families.
  • Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen.
  • Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
  • Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $46,000.00 - $49,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 16 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit