Family Engagement Specialist - Durham, United States - Insight Global

Description

Head Start/Early Head Start programs are currently seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• To engage families in setting meaningful goals and making positive changes (responsible for about 40 families on average)
• 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 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.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field (Social Work concentration highly preferred) and
• At least 1 year of case management experience with low-income children/families (can be from an internship)
• Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members and staff of diverse backgrounds
• Skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening, professional manner

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.