Family Engagement Specialist

21 hours ago


Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States Metro YMCA of the Oranges Full time
Job Summary

The Metro YMCA of the Oranges is seeking a highly motivated and mission-driven Family Worker to join our team. As a Family Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families with young children, promoting family engagement, and enhancing family well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the enrollment process of families, including recruitment, registration, intake, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.
  • Assist families in completing site-specific application paperwork and documents throughout the school year.
  • Initiate and conduct outreach, stakeholder, and community engagement activities to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Assist in marketing your location to ensure that all advertising, social media, etc., are accurate and of the highest quality.
  • Familiarize families on Chronic Absenteeism as well as keep up to date on Attendance Success Plan.
  • Implement a family engagement and outreach plan as outlined.
  • Work with the West Orange School District's Community and Parent Involvement Specialist to meet State of New Jersey guidelines for family engagement.
  • Communicate with parents regularly through emails, phone calls, etc., as well as engage parents in any events or issues occurring in the program.
  • Coordinate monthly family engagement workshops, special events, and other activities to maintain family participation.
  • Work with families to create individualized family plans.
  • Conduct the Home Visitation process to build rapport with families (3 visits per family).
  • Document all family engagement conversations and sessions in a timely manner.
  • Connect parents/caregivers to appropriate resources and make necessary referrals to community partners.
  • Prepare Parent Orientation, Welcome Back Events, and other parent engagement activities.
  • Ensure the Strengthening Families Assessment and other surveys are completed by all families at your location and proper resources are being provided to them.
  • Promote parent engagement/involvement in both home and school-based activities; this includes encouraging meaningful parent volunteer opportunities.
  • Attend Professional Development Days led by the Community and Parent Involvement Specialist.
  • Uphold, model, teach, and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all activities: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Requirements
  • An Associate's degree or Child Development Associate credential is preferred.
  • Experience working with families with young children is required.
  • Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers is preferred.
  • Participation in the Family Development Credential certification program, unless otherwise certified as a Social Worker or other applicable degree.
  • Flexibility to function in a changing work environment with the ability to set priorities and multitask.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel within service area.
  • Appreciation for the unique needs of all families.
  • Follow through with all projects and assignments, follow timelines, and meet scheduled deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and planning skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff, parents, and members.
  • Proficient in all standard business software.
  • Knowledgeable about office processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications.


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