Family Engagement Coach- Full-Time, Full-Year

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US : Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5.

What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills.

We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less.

Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify.

We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.

CLASSIFICATION : Full-Time. Full-Year. Non-Exempt.

BASIC FUNCTIONS : Provide input, training and technical assistance to Family Child Care Providers and partnership centers serving children six weeks through four years of age.

Ensures that all FCC homes and partnership centers comply with applicable MVCDC contractual requirements, the Head Start Performance Standards, and licensing requirements.

Support developmentally appropriate, high-quality infant / toddler services in FCC homes. Provide or arrange training for providers.

Support parents on goal setting in the enrollment and goal setting process and ensuring family outcomes and other case management.

Some evenings and weekends required.

MINIMUM CREDENTIALS : Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Must have a minimum of one year experience in a position utilizing detailed knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 6 weeks through four years.

Previous experience with children in a center and family childcare setting preferred. Knowledge of Department of Job and Family Services’ Rules Regulating Child Care Homes and Head Start Performance Standards preferred.

LOCATIONS : Montgomery County

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

SALARY : Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both Education and Experience.

Insurance : MVCDC shares this cost for the following :

• Health - Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family
• Dental - Individual, Employee +1, or Family
• Vision - Individual, Employee +1, or family
• Basic Life - A max of $50,000 term life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment insurance
• Optional Life Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family
• Wellness online portal for Employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 8 FREE counseling sessions, Legal and Financial.

Additional Benefits include :

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE Education Assistance including paid trainings- CDA
• 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k
• PTO Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Days with no children
• AFLAC optional family coverages
• Referral Bonus (up to $5,000 per hire)

Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.