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JOB SUMMARY:

The Community & Family Partnership Coordinator ensure all family and community partnerships are well coordinated and maintained. Responsible for oversight of all ERSEA responsibilities. This position will be responsible for building positive and ongoing relationships with the families in the communities of which CINHS supports through the development of collaborative partnerships in order to best serve our customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates day-to-day functions and activities required to meet the needs of the partnership between the community and families.
• Facilitates parent and community involvement and utilizes community resources as appropriate in the assigned component.
• Serves as a liaison between community organizations and CINHS to form effective partnerships.
• Collaborate and communicate on a continuous basis with key community leaders to ensure successful relationships.
• Formalize and document processes and procedures of community events and activities, including but not limited to meetings, programs, family nights, donations, etc.
• Effectively implement all Head Start Standards pertaining to component area

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be familiar with Alaska Native/American Indian heritage and culture and must be able to serve and effectively communicate with the children and families enrolled in the CINHS program.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proven presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to reach out to the community and foster an effective partnership.
• Ability to do grant research and writing.
• Knowledge and skill of teaching and implementing exceptional customer services standards.
• Ability to develop, implement and initiate new processes/programs.
• Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work, as well as work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or equivalent related education.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in direct family services and supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Power Point or willing to learn.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of work is performed in a professional setting. The employee may be exposed to normal childhood diseases. Safety precautions such as annual TB test, required immunizations/vaccinations, and period physical examinations are required when working in the school environment. On occasion, the employee may assist with direct care activities that may include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, carrying, and other physical activity as necessary to support day to day operations of the Head Start program. May be required to provide customer care in the home or in other locations away from primary work site.
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