Families and Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that has provided early education and resources to families for over 50 years! FCR Head Start/Early Head Start programs are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated family engagement specialist to join our team in locations throughout Durham and Orange Counties. The Family Engagement Specialist will play a crucial role in fostering strong partnerships between families, institutions, and communities to support the well-being and success of individuals, particularly children. This position involves working collaboratively with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance family involvement and create a positive impact on individuals' lives.
Responsibilities:
To engage families in setting meaningful goals and making positive changes. To provide parent education, service coordination and health, mental health, and nutrition screenings in family's homes. Perform recruitment, selection and enrollment functions including: publicity; answering questions; assistance in completing applications; follow-up on incomplete applications; assisting the selection committee; Family Engagement Manager and Enrollment Specialist (ES) with selection, acceptance and classroom assignments'; assist ES in development and maintenance of a waiting list for your service area; and filling vacancies as soon as possible within 30 days. Visit each classroom/center weekly to facilitate collaboration with teaching staff, communication with parents, and to monitor the progress of children.
This is a Full-time 12-month position. FCR offers a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life insurance and Flexible Spending Account. Employer paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability and Group Life insurance. 401(k) plan requires 1-year of employment.
16 Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal leave. Paid Holidays.