Description
The Family Engagement Liaison develops, implements, supports, and evaluates all programming to
support parents being a connected, vital part of their children's educational journey:
- Provides access to school programming (i.e after-school tutoring, after-school reflection, summer
enrichment) and community resources.
- Seeks partnerships to support families.
- Support school teams in developing monthly partner-based workshops to enhance family
engagement and educational experiences.
- Conducts wellness checks (i.e, health, attendance, academic progress).
- Assist in setting up truancy meetings and providing resources to help develop a strong, family,
school attendance plan.
- Have periodic meetings with caseworkers, social workers, or external community partner
- Assist in creating a parent volunteer and recognition program.
- Helps to develop attendance and school-wide acknowledgment and reward initiatives.
- Assist school teams (Dean of Scholar and School Counselors) in coordinating the parent
orientation experience
Requirements
Entry Level
- Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing to parents and community
members.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Gestalt's mission.
- A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the Dean of Scholar and
School Counselor, the responsibility for the development of effective parent relationships and
engagement within the school.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred) and have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a
parent counselor, social worker, and/or related family/community engagement role.
- Must demonstrate keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- This role must be able to present to and influence all levels and act as a change agent.
- Must be able to develop and implement initiatives and programs with minimal supervision.
- Must be a self-starter with the experience and the ability to frame issues/opportunities for school leaders and senior management.
- A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners.
- Experience and/or knowledge of family resources in the Memphis community is strongly preferred.