Parent Engagement Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Wichita, Kansas, United States Kansas Children's Service League Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Parent Engagement Coordinator in Wichita, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of up to $19.23 per hour and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

About Kansas Children's Service League
Stronger families start at Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL's mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

At Kansas Children's Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency's mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the diversity and differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is more than an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a company culture that celebrates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion among all people.

JOB SUMMARY

This position helps establish and maintain parent engagement programs and services to prevent child abuse and neglect. These might include support groups, parent cafes, parent education, and advisory councils. Assist in strengthening families within a network for parents and those in a caretaker role. Help to reduce isolation and increase contact between parents and caregivers to educate, enhance parenting skills, and provide support. This position will be responsible for conducting services and support for the Sedgwick County Early Childhood Block Grant Parent Engagement/Education Program as well as Fatherhood Engagement/Education with The Opportunity Project Early Childhood Block Grant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Parent Engagement Programs & Services
    • Implement and conduct assigned parent engagement programs and services to support high risk families.
    • Compile programs and services information for community partners and program funders.
    • Collect the required data, demographics and common measures for the program and assist with grant applications and reports.
    • Recruit families to participate in programs and services.
    • Provide ongoing supervision and support for program volunteers which will include initial and ongoing training, assistance and materials. Regular contact will be maintained with programs and services overseen by volunteers. Volunteer recognition will be provided.
  • Community Relations
    • Contact agencies to help establish and maintain parent engagement programs and services and meet with community and KCSL internal partners to provide program and marketing information.
    • Respond to requests for information, speaking engagements and inquiries regarding parent engagement programs and services. All marketing materials will be developed with the KCSL Communications Dept.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience working with the public. Self-motivated.
  • Strong computer skills

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in human services Field
  • Demonstrated expertise in child development, child abuse prevention and neglect concepts, and working with parent groups.


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