Family Engagement Specialist
2 weeks ago
Experience Level
Experienced
Employment Type
Full Time
Compensation
$50,000 - $55,000 Annual Salary
Sector
Nonprofit - Community Services
Organizational Mission:
Gads Hill Center, a community service organization founded in 1898, is dedicated to providing opportunities for children and their families to enhance their lives through education, resource access, and community involvement. We envision a society where every child grows up in a healthy, financially secure environment that nurtures their early development and learning. Our commitment lies in empowering children and families through early childhood education, youth initiatives, and mental health support, ultimately fostering a community where families can ensure their children receive quality education to thrive in both school and life.
Position Summary:
The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for designing and executing educational programs for families with children aged three to five years. This role involves delivering services in the family's home and facilitating group activities, thereby modeling effective behaviors and empowering parents to take on the role of their children's primary educators. The specialist also connects families with support services and organizational resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates and implements tailored educational plans and activities that address the unique needs of each family, utilizing the Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers framework.
- Engages with families on a scheduled weekly basis in their homes for a minimum of 90 minutes, along with participating in two monthly group socialization events.
- Supports parents in enhancing their parenting skills, encouraging them to become the primary educators of their children, and providing practical suggestions for their development.
- Conducts health assessments during each visit, documenting findings and following up as necessary.
- Promotes parent involvement and assists in organizing monthly Parent Committee meetings.
- Administers and interprets developmental assessment tools for assigned children within the designated timeframe, maintaining thorough written records.
- Documents children's growth and development through written observations, photography, and assessment tools.
- Utilizes developmental screening instruments to identify individual needs of children and aids in customizing the curriculum accordingly.
- Assists parents in recognizing and effectively utilizing available community resources, collaborating with Family Support Staff, Mental Health Clinicians, and other professionals for referrals as needed.
- Contributes to the recruitment efforts for children to participate in the program.
- Engage in agency outreach and recruitment initiatives, including evening and weekend events.
- Participate in supervision meetings and professional development workshops both internally and externally (if applicable).
- Take part in civic engagement activities that further the mission of Gads Hill Center.
- Support the development of parent leadership.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
- Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5 is required.
- Previous experience in early education and/or family support programs is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check is mandatory.
- A valid Driver's License and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are required.
- A genuine passion for the mission of Gads Hill Center is essential.
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