Parent Leader

3 weeks ago

Traverse City, United States Bethany Full time
Parent Leader - Community Engagement Specialist

Requisition #: req13107

Location: Traverse City, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

The Parent Leader & Community Engagement Specialist will primarily be responsible for engaging the local community partners, and church and faith-based organizations within a specific designated geographic area to identify and develop resources for individuals and families within the community. This individual is responsible for community engagement, recruitment, and the coordination and education of volunteers and community partners. This individual is also responsible for working collaboratively with families, staff, and community partners to ensure that the program supports families and caregivers in addressing family needs. This person will also provide best practices based upon the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework for hands-on peer to peer support to parents and caregivers, as well as ongoing connection to concrete supports.

This position is expected to perform effectively with moderate supervision, while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Cultivate existing church/faith-based partnerships;
  • Identify and develop relationships with new churches/faith-based organizations in the area;
  • Assist in developing collaborative efforts between church/faith-based partners and Bethany;
  • Arrange for and schedule information meetings at churches/faith- based/community organizations to build a network of awareness of the needs of the community and resources and support that the church and community can provide;
  • Build relationships within local churches/faith communities and community organizations and develop co-sponsorships to support individuals and families;
  • Track and report all contacts in the system;
  • Develop annual goal of an identified number of faith and community organizations to develop relationships with to support the community;
  • Develop collaborative efforts with businesses, civic organizations, and other interest groups in the community;
  • Direct efforts to strengthen Bethany's relationship with community partners by maintaining professional relationships with them and providing regular updates on the need of the community;
  • Update the database of church and community partners and track activity on the database;
  • Provide monthly reports on partner activities;
  • Initiate community projects including but not limited to identifying community events that agency can participate in and promoting program information to community partners;
  • Participate in community activities that will help enhance agency's visibility and raise awareness within the community about the needs of the community;
  • Represent the agency in a competent, professional and responsive manner;
  • Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Organize and Lead Parent Cafes, both in-person and virtually with fidelity to the model;
  • Recruit parents with expressed leadership interests or potential to become café hosts;
  • Identify barriers to participation in cafes and collaborate with staff to determine best practices to address barriers;
  • Keep updated list of engaged parents and facilitate peer to peer connections;
  • Establish and maintain current list of community resources and connect parents with resources, as needed;
  • Collaborate with staff to administer Be Strong Families Parent Café Evaluation;
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervision;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Public relations Marketing, Biblical Studies or a related field;
  • Demonstrated skills working with the faith-based community and volunteers;
  • Values working with diverse and multi-cultural populations;
  • Must possess the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals;
  • Ability to interact compassionately with families from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
  • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
  • Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
  • Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
  • Complete Be Strong Families Parent Cafe Training and become certified in the Parent Cafe model;
  • Ability to learn the Five Protective Factors to empower and encourage parents who participate in Parent Cafes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work with management, churches, and the general public;
  • Detail oriented with demonstrated organizational and analytical skills;
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

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