Baby U Program Coordinator

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP’s extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.

Baby University (Baby U) is a part of the Community Engagement and Family Support Division under the Department of Human Service Programs for the City of Cambridge. Baby U is an intensive family support program, serving Cambridge families with at least one child under the age of 4, with priority given to families living in public or subsidized housing. Through a strengths-based, racial equity lens, Baby U supports families by providing evidence-based parent education, access to local resources and supports, and opportunities to develop community.

Reporting to the Manager of the Center for Families (CFF), the Baby U Coordinator’s specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• With support of the Center for Families Program Manager and Baby U Family Services Coordinator, supervise Baby U staff.
• Manage Baby U evaluation efforts, including the gathering of data and its analysis. Ensure that program improvements, based on evaluations, are integrated.
• Manage overall Baby U budget in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement and Family Support Division and CFF program manager.
• Facilitate with Baby U Family Services Coordinator and other staff, 14 parent education workshops and playgroups (Saturday mornings currently January - May) during the Core Program.
• Partnering with the Baby U Family Services Coordinator to develop a weekly staff meeting agenda and co-facilitate the meeting.
• Conduct home and/or community visits to families enrolled in the program and carry a small caseload of families.
• Outreach , interview, onboard and supervise a masters-level social work intern from an accredited graduate program.
• Alongside the Baby U Family Services Coordinator, review and develop curriculum for all parent education workshops and playgroups. Ensure that content creates space for parent reflection, is accessible for different literacy levels, and is culturally relevant. Support other facilitators to deliver content.
• Alongside the Baby U Family Services Coordinator, order and organize materials for Baby U Core Program, including developmentally-appropriate books, toys, and classroom supplies.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager and Baby U Family Services Coordinator, prepare annual program calendar that includes one Core Program and Baby U Alumni Association events: support groups, workshops, field trips, and community building events.
• Hold current and future concrete support projects for Baby U families, including holiday support and back-to-school resources.
• Oversee childcare implementation and staffing. Identify, interview, and hire childcare workers for Core Program and Alumni Association events. Train and supervise childcare workers during Core Program. Ensure there are adequate resources to provide safe and appropriate care for the number of children enrolled in childcare. Work with families and the Childcare Coordinator to resolve any challenges.
• With Baby U Family Services Coordinator and Baby U staff, create and implement recruitment plan for Baby U core program.
• Develop and facilitate professional development for Baby U and Center for Families staff.
• Provide consultation to Center for Families staff regarding families served and provide support directly to the Center’s families as needed.
• Collaborate with City of Cambridge/partner organizations to ensure a continuum of support and services for Baby U families and staff.
• Actively engage in and support the Department’s Race and Equity Initiative.
• Perform their duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Three years supervising staff required
• Experience with group facilitation and…