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Rechanda Almaguer

Polson,USA

Summary

Results-driven family and community engagement coordinator with 28 years experience in building strong partnerships between families, the community, and the Head Start Program. Skilled in helping to develop and implement family engagement programs that promote student success. Recognized for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and cultivating positive relationships with families. Strong advocate for parent and community involvement within the Head Start Program leading to improved student outcomes. Proficient in collaborating with community organizations to support families in needs and meet educational goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

Early Childhood Services Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
11.2022 - Current
  • Oversee compliance and reporting for all family and community engagement programs in alignment with Head Start regulations.
  • Promote and implement parent involvement initiatives, including male engagement strategies and volunteer recruitment.
  • Supervise and mentor Family Service staff; conduct training, review documentation, and support performance improvement.
  • Foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with local agencies (schools, clinics, social services) to enhance family support services.
  • Lead and participate in parent committee and governance meetings, ensuring shared decision-making processes.
  • Develop, maintain, and update service plans, policy documents, and tracking tools for efficient program management.
  • Guide families through the application and enrollment process; assist with eligibility verification and onboarding.
  • Facilitate smooth transitions for children and families moving to kindergarten or other programs.
  • Serve as a Family Advocate by conducting home visits, setting family goals, and completing outcomes assessments.
  • Train parents for leadership roles as site committee officers and support their development as community representatives.
  • Organize community recruitment events and collaborate with staff to meet enrollment targets.
  • Provide Community resources to families

Family Advocate

Early Childhood Services Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
02.2017 - 10.2022
  • Establish good relationships with families. Scheduled home visits for case load of 70 plus families. Help identify and prioritize each family’s personal strength and needs. Goal setting. Support families to develop skills needed to achieve their goals. Coordinate and/or conduct education opportunities for parents and volunteers.
  • Continual follow up with families with goals and referrals. Identify and recruit prospective families and volunteers for Head Start. Follow up and keep track of children with excessive absences. Link families to community providers. Maintain a current directory of community resources. Attend appropriate community meetings and events.
  • Communicate with all staff on a daily basis. Keep documentation up to date. Documentation and record keepings on all contacts with families and staff. Attend monthly parent meetings, Case Management, IEP meetings, and trainings. Assist families to identify interests, concerns, services, and strengths. Team building with service areas. Good Communication skills, teachable, positive attitude, flexible and CPR Certification

Family Service Liaison

Long Beach Unified School District Head Start Program
06.1998 - 02.2017
  • Support Services to assigned families, conduct home visits, Recruitment and enrollment. Data Entry, Microsoft word, excel and filing. Verify all necessary documents to complete application. Observe children for signs of child abuse or neglect: refer possible child abuse. Communicate with families, teachers, district staff and social services and health care agencies. Review child’s immunization and verify required immunizations are current, schedule and conduct vision, hearing, height and weight screenings. Participate in daily health inspections, keep record of completed physicals and dentals for each child and follow up with incomplete forms. Utilize health instruments such as scales, vision charts audiometers and thermometers. Documentation of follow ups for excessive absences and referrals. Goal setting and established mutual trust with families. Provide support to families so they can achieve their goals. Volunteered to assist with First Five Program. Prepare and deliver informational presentations, meet with community agencies and staff to promote involvement in program. Recruit parent volunteers. Attend trainings, conferences to maintain current knowledge of program laws. CPR certification and Certificate of completion for Audio Screening Workshop, Family Development Credential from the University of Connecticut.

Education

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
12-2019

Skills

    Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently in fast-paced environments

    Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey information clearly and build rapport with diverse audiences

    Interpersonal Skills: A natural “people person” with a talent for building positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and community members

    ChildPlus Software Proficiency: Experienced in using the ChildPlus program for data entry, reporting, and program management

    Volunteer Recruitment: Skilled in engaging and motivating parents to participate in volunteer opportunities, enhancing community involvement

    Community Outreach: Welcomed new challenges and responsibilities; successfully enhanced public image through effective community outreach

  • Facilitates and supervises staff members, and coordinates and monitors staff for community outreach events
  • Acts as patient advocate by facilitating referrals to other community resources as needed
  • Provides families with community resources to help with student success

Certification

BLS/AED Certified

Timeline

Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

Early Childhood Services Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
11.2022 - Current

Family Advocate

Early Childhood Services Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
02.2017 - 10.2022

Family Service Liaison

Long Beach Unified School District Head Start Program
06.1998 - 02.2017

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Salish Kootenai College

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