About this role
Note: This position is contingent upon continued federal grant funding.
SALARY
$52,670 - $72,800 with benefits package
Paygrade 14
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.