Family and Community Partnership Manager ( HeadStart Experience Required) $57K

Family and Community Partnership Manager ( HeadStart Experience Required) $57K About the Organization The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (The ALPI) is a private, non-profit, community-based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families, in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision-making processes affecting their lives. The ALPI was established in 1968 with five underlying principles that guide all its activities: Involvement of people Emphasis on long term accomplishments rather than promises Assurances of economic viability Emphasis on self-help, and A sound, integrated, total systems approach In conceptualizing the ALPI overall program, five (5) main areas of activity continue to emerge:

EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

HOUSING

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUPPORT

EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES

ALPI's Children and Family Services Division focus is on activities that enhance the process of providing developmentally appropriate early education activities including, but not limited to, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs. The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency. Through this program, ALPI provides nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifies private child care providers to participate in the program. The ALPI will continue to follow its mission of helping and advocating for those affected by poverty, as well as continue our commitment to bridging gaps that hinder self-sufficiency. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description The Family and Community Partnerships Manager reports to the Division Deputy Director. Responsible for management oversight of family and community partnerships including parent activities; planning, development, and implementation of operational procedures for family and community partnerships; eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance. Implements the program's management systems and procedures, i.e., involving families, planning, communication, record keeping, ongoing monitoring and self-assessment. This work is performed under the supervision of the Child Development & Family Services Division Deputy Director and reviewed through monitoring, conferences, reports and evaluation of program area results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and implement program's policies and procedures in the areas of ERSEA, and Family & Community Partnerships. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies that allow for the creation of a process of collaborative partnership building with parents to establish mutual trust and to identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services and other support. Develop, implement, and evaluates strategies to identify and continually access, either directly or through referrals, services and resources that are responsive to each family's interest and goals; i.e. emergency or crisis assistance, intervention activities, and continuing education. Ensure that each family has a confidential case record indicating contact, referrals, counseling and services needed and received. Works closely with Family Support Services Coordinators to monitor and track the activities by recording, updating, and submitting activities through a data base and record-keeping to facilitate the performance and results of the Head Start/ Early Head Start program. Monitor the development and maintenance of updated Family Partnership Agreements. Meets with parents, social service agencies and other concerned organizations to develop an accurate assessment of the local community to support family goals. Assist Child Development Services Manager in identifying and assessing the training needs of parents and coordinate parent involvement activities in education, health, nutrition and mental health education. Facilitate the development of a yearly training calendar for parents. Works with managers and Specialist to provide appropriate training to include child abuse and neglect. Direct and coordinate with program to provide services to families in need. Monitors the recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible children in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Ensure the completion of all agency documents required for enrollment and forwards for input into data entry. Assist with the implementation of transition services. Coordinate the parent involvement in home visits. Meet with program staff regularly to coordinate efforts to implement performance standards. Identify and recruit community members, agencies, clubs, organizations, & private and public providers to develop a partnership with Head Start/Early Head Start to strengthen available resources and participate on an Advisory Council. Maintain updated information on community resources and distributes a Resources Guide for the parents. Monitor daily attendance and ensures contacts with parents regarding attendance (after 3 consecutive days). Monitor the intervention of emergency/crisis situations, within twenty-four (24) hours of detection as an advocate for clients. Submits all written reports necessary, i.e., monthly narrative, enrollment, in-kind, etc. Develop and evaluate procedures to perform follow-up activities with each family to measure the level of effectiveness and timeliness of the services a family receives through referrals to meet family needs. Meet regularly with management and center staff to share information and coordinate efforts to implement the Performance Standards. Work closely with all staff to develop and implement a two-way communication system with parents. Ensure that parents receive a monthly activity calendar/newsletter which consists of parent activities, projects and upcoming meetings, notification of training sessions, home visits and parent conferences. Participate in pre-service and on-going in-service training, agency events, workshops and educational classes for personal development, as assigned or requested. Coordinate the input of data into PROMIS System. Monitor reports of suspected child abuse and neglect situations and works with staff to obtain status reports and necessary follow-up. Assist in garnering in-kind contributions. Maintain confidentiality of information, records and documents related to children, families and staff members. Position Requirements Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Education and/Or Experience Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University in the field of Sociology, Social Work, Human or Family Services and two years related job experience. High school and ten years related job experience including supervision of family Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have valid Florida Driver License. Other Skills and Abilities Must have own means of transportation. Must demonstrate basic computer skills in word processing and database management. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Location ALPI Admin Office Open Date 8/17/2026 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift not applicable Number of Openings 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc.