Family Services Coordinator ( Federalsburg Judy Center)

Caroline County Public Schools

Judy Center - Federalsburg (FJC) - Federalsburg, Maryland This job is also posted in Caroline County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5912462

Application Deadline:

Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Family Service Coordinator, a grant-funded position, implements and maintains family-based case management for families at the Judy Center. The Family Service Coordinator assists with implementing, monitoring, and hosting early childhood programs and services for children and families served by the Judy Center to address the Component Standards of the Maryland State Department of Education Judy Centers. The Judy Center serves children birth through five years of age and their families by providing comprehensive early care and education services to promote continuous improvement toward child development and school readiness.

The FSC collaborates with families to set goals and partners with community agencies to achieve them. This role involves identifying and recruiting young children and their families to use available services that enhance school readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS & RECQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Education, Special Education, Human Services, Social Work, or related field required. Demonstrated knowledge of Judy Center Early Learning Hub concept/Component Standards, early childhood development and curriculum appropriate for children from birth through age five. Knowledge of Judy Center operations and ability to effectively communicate to work in partnership with community agencies, Judy Center and school staff, children, and families. Proficient in the use of computer technology. Experience in working with children age birth to five years demonstrating varying levels of skill development preferred. Ability to work nonstandard hours as required by program objectives and schedules including evenings and/or weekends is required. Ability to travel to homes, schools and offices throughout the system and state-wide sometimes with little notice. Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. Obtains, collects, and organizes pertinent data in a usable format as needed for analysis and reporting. Experience and effective management in coordinating services and collaborating with multiple agencies/service providers. Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to relate positively to colleagues, children, and families to establish and maintain trusting relationships. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to follow through with tasks. Ability to work under pressure and make decisions, in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families including varying ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Possess a valid Driver's License and reliable, insured vehicle. Ability to work for long periods of time while standing and/or walking. Ability to perform, lifting to 50 lbs., carrying Judy Center equipment and manual-type labor related to set-up and break-down for Judy Center family engagement events and activities. Sufficient mobility to move around playgroup space to interact with children including babies, crawling infants, and toddlers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual preferred.

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for partnering with community providers, case management, coordination of services, communication with families, and maintaining documentation and data for evaluation purposes. Maintain data records, referral of comprehensive services for young children aged birth through five and their families, collaboration with agencies providing services for young children and their families, program planning, and co-facilitation.

All work should be family-centered and strength-based and directed at establishing a trusting relationship, strengthening the parent-child relationship, helping parents improve their skills to optimize the home environment, improving the family support system, and increasing the family's ability to problem-solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has ongoing, clear communication and coordination with the site-based coordinator and multi-site coordinator if applicable.
• Participates in recruitment, enrollment, and maintaining data on families who enroll in the program.
• Maintains data of all services provided and case management needs.
• Advises families on services available through the Judy Center program or community partners.

Supports families by assisting with resolving transportation, child care, and other social issues. Helps families create and meet family-driven goals. Provides follow-up with families and inputs family data into a data tracking system. Makes referrals for needed services and follows up in a timely manner to ensure services are received. Makes recommendations and referrals to families regarding child care options. Keeps a current contact list of all community partners and their resources provided.

Develops strategies with the coordinator for increasing program visibility and expansion, including community outreach and recruiting families and community partners.

Collaborates with the site coordinator and partners for outreach activities, events, adult education, and more.

Performs outreach in the community while recruiting new families to participate in Judy Center programming.

Assists with marketing efforts such as updating/posting to social media accounts, preparing newsletters, and creating flyers.

Takes part in Judy Center case management.

Case management is a family-centered process that occurs internally at the Judy Center. It must take a strengths-based, family-driven approach, focusing on families and children's strengths, needs, goals, and progress. The case management team comprises the coordinator, family service coordinator, and any additional Judy Center staff.

The Family Service Coordinator refers to the Judy Center Continuum of Support document when case managing families.

Participate in ongoing service coordination with community partners and school-based staff. Service coordination involves Judy Center staff coordinating with community agencies, partners, or the school to support case-managed families and children.

Service coordination can occur in person, online, via phone call, or email.

Embeds parent education into all programming and services.

Takes part in professional learning opportunities as appropriate.

Attend required Judy Center meetings and trainings.

Develops and facilitates playgroups that align with Maryland Early Learning Standards and evidence-based practice.

Collaborates with Judy Center team in developing and facilitating high-quality family engagement activities that align with the Maryland Early Learning Standards and The Family Engagement Framework.

Collaborates with Judy Center team in planning and implementing evidence-based parent training sessions.

Maintains a high-level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.

May facilitate the implementation of the LEA approved research/evidence-based home visiting program.

Knows and adheres to the Component Standards and how they relate to a high-quality Judy Center.

Participates in Maryland State Department of Education site monitoring visits.

Pay & Hours:

This position is a Grant Funded 12-month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Support II Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities related to this position.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$42,380 to $64,374 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required