Family and Community Engagement Specialist

7 days ago


Rock Island, Illinois, United States IL Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Full time
Job Summary

INCCRRA is seeking a Family and Community Engagement Specialist to join our team in the Birth to Five Illinois Department. This role will play a vital part in establishing and nurturing the foundation of support for the Early Childhood Regional and Community System within their Region.

The successful candidate will have experience working in the community as a conduit for family voice, with a belief in the value of the collective impact model. They will support the Regional Council Manager by engaging parent/caregiver leadership, family decision-making, and the co-creation of solutions in the local ECEC landscape.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work in collaboration with the Regional Council Manager and the State Team to ensure family voice is at the center of all decisions.
  • Build and support critical connections to expand and align with other partners in the community that are supporting children and families.
  • Actively work with parent and community engagement efforts across institutions and sectors to drive alignment and improve coordination with Department activities and objectives.
  • Facilitate consistent feedback mechanisms between parents, families, the community, and the entire Early Childhood Regional Community System network.
  • Ensure all work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget; provide regular reports on progress against goals and indicators.
Requirements
  • Bilingual (ability to read, write, and speak) preferred in Spanish.
  • Bachelor's degree or beyond in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development, Social Work, or related discipline.
  • Must possess four-plus years direct experience working with children and families; specifically engaging family members in advisory committees or like activities is preferred.
  • Must know how to meet the needs of the diverse population of the State of Illinois, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners.
  • Must maintain knowledge of culturally and racially responsive practices.
  • Must be able to build effective relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in community organizing and relationship building is preferred.
  • Must be able to simplify complex information and communicate it to a general audience.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Must live or have experience in the boundaries of the Region.
  • Must hold a valid Illinois State Driver's License.
  • Must meet minimum vehicle insurance from the Illinois State insurance requirement for personal vehicle; $100,000 Bodily Injury per accident (single person) / $300,000 Bodily Injury per accident max (multiple persons) / $25,000 Property damage.


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