To provide supervision and coordination of the Family Services Specialists areas of Adams County Head Start; to provide training and technical assistance to the Family Services Specialists; to provide technical assistance to the Family Services Manager. Assist in Coordinating recruitment and enrollment of children and families into Head Start Program.

• Completes file audits for all families bi-annually; completes necessary reports and follows up with staff and manager.
• Tracks, monitors, and analyzes family partnership agreements and provides support by identifying community resources.
• Assigns duties, performs supervision, and evaluates performance of Family Service Specialists.
• Assists Family Services Manager in the training, leadership, and guidance of Family Services staff.
• Ensures that kindergarten transition occurs for children transitioning from Head Start to kindergarten in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Recruits and supervises community volunteers.
• Responds to and supports the resolution of parent and staff issues and concerns relative to the delivery of Head Start services for families.
• Recommends to staff resources available for technical assistance and continued learning.
• Assists in developing and implementing work plans and policies and procedures.
• Assists in conducting workshops and training for staff and parents.
• Takes on a leadership role in agency self-assessment and other efforts to improve the quality of program services.
• Participates in the program's Departmental Leadership team.
• Participates in Colorado Preschool Program Councils and/or other agency and community committees.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with school districts and community partners.
• Participates in annual program planning.
• Tracks, monitors, and ensures compliance with staff scheduling and time entry.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate ACHS staff concerning the child or family, in order to coordinate comprehensive case management.
• Compiles, tracks, monitors, and analyzes reports and performs data analysis to ensure area compliance.
• Ensures health related tracking, follow-up, and health requirements are met.
• Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ensures Head Start requirements are met.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works well under pressure.
• Detail oriented, yet can focus on the big picture.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues.
• Adaptable and flexible to the team and program needs.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including childcare licensing regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of training and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of case management.
• Community resources, case management, resource coordination, and referral practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.
• Interpret and explain Head Start Program policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply the policies and procedures of the Head Start program and the Head start Performance Standards.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and word processing programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Experience:
  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in case management or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year supervisory or lead role experience.
  • Additional experience can be equivalent to education on a year for year basis.
• Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
• License or Certificate: None
• Background Check: Must pass multiple criminal background checks. A fingerprint check may be conducted.
• Other: Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Remote/Hybrid work options, depending upon position
  • Sheriff's and Coroner's Office positions are not currently eligible for Remote/Hybrid work options
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs