ENTRY LEVEL Family Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Durham, United States Insight Global Full time

Day-to-Day:


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.


Must-haves:


  • 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


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