Family Engagement Specialist

Child Development Centers, Inc. • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Engage with families to build authentic relationships that will develop into partnerships that promote trust and respectful, ongoing two-way communication. These partnerships support family well-being and help families meet established goals for themselves and their children. This is a 7-hour shift, plus a 30-minute lunch break from 9:00am-4:30pm.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work (or related field).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children.
• May require travel to other centers within the county.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document monthly home visits and collaborate with families to create Family Partnership Agreements and goal plans.
• Complete and document seasonal Family Outcomes Assessments and track family goals to support program reporting requirements.
• Connect families with community resources that support family stability and child development.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child’s attendance and follow up on unexplained absences when needed.
• Facilitate bi-monthly Parent Committee meetings and support family participation in programs such as ReadyRosie.
• Work collaboratively with the Center Director, teachers, and other staff, including participating in classroom visits and team meetings.
• Build relationships with families and develop community partnerships to support recruitment and enrollment in the Head Start program.
• Participate in recruitment activities and assist with enrolling new families and re-enrolling current families to maintain required enrollment levels.

Benefits

• Year-Round Pay – Receive your regular wages while being off for 7 weeks during the summer months!
• Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays.
• Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance for employees.
• Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees