Under general supervision of the Family Services Manager, develops and supports community partnerships and parent engagement activities, and promotes involvement, engagement and leadership among parents and staff. Provides coaching, mentoring, training and/or technical assistance and resources to Family Workers and parents. Oversees projects relating to family and community services. Compiles and analyzes data, prepares reports and recommendations for action by supervisor. Serves as a lead position over other support staff.

This position:

• Is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential for bilingual skills in a language that meets department and/or community needs
• This position works an FTE of 0.84231

• Coordinates and oversees program activities including staff meetings, parent activities, community events and other program activities.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, training and/or technical assistance to family services staff.
• Observes home visits and parent meetings and provides feedback to staff.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of the family services component, using evidence based observation tools and assigned self-assessment activities.
• Promotes leadership development in parents and staff, and assists them in achieving leadership goals.
• Provides training and technical assistance to staff in the area of parent engagement.
• Acts as the liaison between the Family Services Manager and sites.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community, social service, health, and mental health agencies.
• Assists with plans and implements a program of parent education and training with input from program staff and parents.
• Maintains records in compliance with federal, state and program guidelines.
• Serves in a leadership position within the Head Start program by collaborating with program managers to provide information and resources in order to ensure program operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Supports family service staff in provision of crisis intervention supports to families to help them quickly achieve stability and safety.
• Assists with outreach activities to recruit families.

• Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures.
• Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
• Works as a team with community agencies and staff in providing services to children and families.
• Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Interacts with children, families and community members in a supportive and professional manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• Three years of experience in family support or community development programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in general office operations
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
• Current driver's license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours

• Master's degree in Social Work, or related field
• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish, Russian or another language that meets community/department's needs
• Previous experience in Head Start or Early Head Start

Additional Qualifications

• 
  Must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 OR have a medical or religious exemption approved by Mt. Hood Community College prior to the first day of work

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Criminal History Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
  • TB screening
  • Health appraisal
• Food handler's card, must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date
• Introduction to Child Health and Safety training must be completed within 30 days of hire date

• Knowledge of or ability to establish working relationships with staff
• High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency (in Microsoft Windows environment preferably)

Working Conditions
Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours. Work may require travel to off-campus locations. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.

Important Information
This position works an FTE of 0.84231
If you require technical support with your account or application, please call 877-204-4442 Option 1.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.