Family Engagement and Comprehensive Services Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Weekly check ins for BPK teaching teams in the five BPK programs.
•  Creating and developing opportunities to identify and support families with additional service needs. 
• Research, plan and schedule developmental screenings (dental, hearing, vision, nutrition, etc.
• Assist the center director and teachers on child assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold twice per year and offer to participate in family conferences to discuss assessment results.
•  Support the developmental screening using the ASQ development screen tool and ASQ professional development and technical support provided by BPS. Utilize the ASQ when a child appears to have a need for services.
• Support teachers with ASQ (calling families, allow teachers to step out to call families). 
• Review applications and assist with reasonable accommodations to serve any child with a disability. Work directly with BPS in situations where accommodations seem unreasonable and notify parent(s) of decisions. Help educators/directors provide an environment where reasonable accommodations can be made. Work with YMCA staff/BPS staff to refer a child to a program where accommodations may be more appropriate. 
• Plan for maintaining a record of and monitor the number of children English Language Learners.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
• A healthy work/life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits including: 
• FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
• Discounted or FREE family membership. 
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)