Judy Center Family Service Coordinator

Position Details

Note: This position is contingent upon continued federal grant funding. HOURS 35 hours, 12 months, 260 days FLSA: Non-exempt Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a closely related field required. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience working with young children (birth through kindergarten) and their families. Technical & Analytical Skills Data Management: Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to prepare detailed reports and track family outcomes. Computer Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), including creating data tables and charts. Knowledge & Core Competencies Early Learning Standards: Working knowledge of Maryland’s College and Career Ready Standards and early childhood developmental milestones. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional oral, written, and human relations skills, with a proven ability to build strong working relationships across diverse populations, school staff, and community agencies. Problem Solving & Initiative: Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, pay high attention to detail, and collaborate effectively in group problem-solving settings. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual Skills: Multi-lingual fluency (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole) highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Family Support & Strengths-Based Case Management Work with a diverse population of families, community partners, and Wicomico County Public Schools staff to provide family-centered case management. Assist families in setting and achieving short- and long-term goals; provide service referrals (e.g., transportation, childcare, healthcare, social needs) and conduct timely follow-ups to ensure services are received. Plan, conduct, and assist with evidence-based home visits for Judy Center families, managing required training, curriculum materials, and resources. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student, family, and staff information, adhering to high ethical standards. Outreach, Enrollment & Community Collaboration Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts to connect with new families, maintaining an up-to-date contact list of community resource partners. Develop marketing and outreach strategies—including flyers and social media—to increase Judy Center program visibility and expand community partnerships. Collaborate closely with the Site Coordinator and community partners to organize family engagement events, adult education, and outreach activities aligned with the Judy Center 5 Component Standards. Regularly attend and participate in scheduled meetings with Head Start, monthly service coordination groups, statewide Judy Center trainings/conferences, and IFSP/IEP meetings as requested. Early Learning Programming & Compliance Plan and facilitate high-quality, research-based playgroups and family engagement activities for children from birth through age 4, utilizing state-approved curricula aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards. Embed parent education into all programming, playgroups, and family services to support early readiness expectations. Maintain accurate records and input data into tracking databases for all services provided, event attendance, case management needs, and MSDE site monitoring requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned.