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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Director of School Operations and the direct supervision of the Family Engagement Supervisor, the Family Engagement Specialist will provide support services to families in the Educare’s center based program. In partnership with parents, the Family Engagement Specialist builds mutually trusting relationships, acts as an advocate for families, and provides support services as needed. They assist families in determining their needs and in identifying and creating opportunities for parents to identify their goals for their children and themselves and regularly follow up on progress. The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for parental engagement and involvement, including monthly parent meetings, parent training sessions, and establishing a site based Parent Committee. This position also supports the maintaining of enrollment through outreach and recruitment activities, as well as with intake and eligibility determination of new families enrolling in Educare. The Family Engagement Specialist uses an interdisciplinary approach with the education teams to develop transition plans for children advancing into the 3-5 preschool program as well as those transitioning from the preschool program into kindergarten. The Family Engagement Specialist will be held responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of School Operations and Family Engagement Supervisor
SUPERVISOR TO: None
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Family Studies or a Related Field.
Must be Bilingual English/Spanish
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able demonstrate the passion, skill, and competence necessary to contribute to each families’ development.
Must have experience working with disadvantaged populations.
Must be able to travel within the community (i.e., parents’ homes, community agencies, may require climbing stairs, etc.).
Full Time
$40k-53k (estimate)
02/13/2024
04/12/2024
educarewestdupage.org
West Chicago, IL
<25
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