Family Engagement Specialist

Position Title: Family Engagement Specialist

Reports To: Director of Family Engagement

Classification: Full Time / Full Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $18.41 - $21.49

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human service field preferred. Must obtain or exceed within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Must pass pre-employment physical, TB test. Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Summary/Objective: This position ensures families receive services utilizing a strength based, case management approach resulting in enhanced overall well-being and child advocacy.

Essential Functions: Daily Activities

• Identify and recruit Head Start eligible families and children, including children with disabilities and underserved populations.
• Maintain funded enrollment level in accordance with enrollment requirements.
• Select participants for the Head Start program based on the established plans and procedures.
• Provide appropriate follow-up when classroom absences are frequent.
• Actively participates in and contributes to child staffing on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Family Partnerships

• Recognize and identify each family's risk and protective factors.
• Respects and promote the unique identify of each and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on genre, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Make home visits and contracts with the family as needed or required by agency plans and procedures.
• Use the family partnership pre-assessment throughout the year as a guide to assist families to reassess their needs.
• Facilitates parent/guardian involvement in the program and the delivery of services to children and families though collaboration with community partners.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.

Documentation

• Documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.