CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
LOCATION: Irvington, New Jersey
WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours/week, including 2 evenings and some weekends
SALARY: $47,000 – 52,000/year
JOB SUMMARY: Are you passionate about supporting families and strengthening communities? We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic leader to manage the daily operations of the Unity Family Success Center (UFSC). In this role, you’ll guide and support a small but mighty team—including our Irvington Office Coordinator/Family Partner and our Volunteer & Community Partnerships Specialist—as you help drive meaningful programs and services for local families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Monitor and track Unity Family Success Center activities and develop strategic plans to meet core services.
- Complete and submit for review all FSC monthly reports, FSC monthly activities calendars, and any other reports pertaining to the FSC.
- Hire, train, and supervise UFSC staff and respond to all personnel issues. Periodically track staff performance based on the agency performance evaluation form. Conduct annual performance evaluation. Review and approve staff time sheets, PTO requests, expense reimbursement forms, etc.
- Ensure in-person, on-site staff coverage at the UFSC during all business hours, which includes 2 evenings per week and weekend events/activities (The work week is 37.5 hours, including evenings and any scheduled weekend activities/events).
- Monitor the progress of the Parent Advisory Council, and provide support as needed.
- Assist families one-on-one with their needs in a non-judgmental, strengths-based manner, including resume assistance, referrals, resources, etc.
- Day-to-day problem solving, exercising prudent judgment.
- Implement the Early Childhood Literacy program along with the VCPS according to the grant contract.
- Track FSC program expenses and assist with budget planning for FSC activities and events.
- Complete grant renewal process.
- Work collaboratively with the co-located Partnership programs.
- Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and monitoring of FSC community events, educational workshops, outreach efforts (including those scheduled for evening and weekend hours) and recruitment and supervision of FSC volunteers and interns. Important community events include Connecting Irvington meetings, Free Farmer’s Markets, and other Irvington-based events.
- Survey participants periodically to understand community needs and implement services accordingly.
- Maintain participant files in an organized and confidential manner.
- Keep accurate and organized files of resources and referral sources available for participants, including both community and state agencies/programs.
- Maintain an array of educational and support materials that can be distributed to participants to provide further information on issues that may be affecting them or their families.
- Cultivate donor relationships.
- Attend all required statewide and regional NJDCF meetings.
- Attend conferences and community meetings as requested by the supervisor.
- Handles other assignments as requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or 90 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field is required. Additional education is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Haitian Creole required.
- Four years direct practice experience in staff supervision, working directly with diverse populations, providing support and guidance, and providing referrals and resources.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work extensively throughout Irvington and Essex County.
- Computer literacy is required.
All PMCH employees must comply with PMCH’s Immunization Policy.