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Parent Family Community Engagement Specialist

3 months ago

Decatur, United States YMCA of Metro Atlanta Full time

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE) Manager and in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Local, State, and Federal regulations, the Parent Family/Community Engagement (PFCE) Specialist plans and coordinates the implementation of the Family and Community Engagement service area. 

RESPONSIBILITES (including, but not limited to):

Ensure the PFCE program meets requirements of Head Start Performance Standards and understands the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework  Advocate and collaborate with families and social service agencies such as mental health, law enforcement, and domestic violence intervention agencies to provide advocacy related to community issues that affect the families' well-being.  Monitor the implementation of PFCE activities for insuring program compliance inclusive of: The identification of family needs The establishment of Family Partnership Agreements Goal setting Resource Development Referrals, follow-up, and counseling Emergency assistance and crisis intervention Home visits The establishment of Community Partnership Agreements The establishment of the Policy Council, Parent and Advisory Committees Hiring of Family Services Staff Budgets and documentation Professional Development Parent Curriculum Parent Training Calendar Volunteers Data Integrity In collaboration with Center Leadership, coordinate the implementation and monitoring of Parent Engagement events, resources, and information.  Review and update the Community Assessment.  Develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships with community providers and partners to facilitate parent and/or staff trainings around PRCE topics.  Actively seek new opportunities for collaboration, donations, and community-based resources and information.  Develop and maintain planning and communication systems which assure that information is processed in a timely manner to parties needing information.  Prepare and disseminate required reports, including outcome measures showing measure of effort and measure of effect on parents, families, and the community.  Develop and oversee processes that ensure follow-up of parent engagement and education issues. Provide written Site Visit reports to Center Managers/Leaders and Supervisors.  Identify and provide technical assistance needed to Center Staff/Partners in the correction of problems identified through the monitoring process. Establishes time frames for correction with appropriate staff and conducts follow up to ensure problems are corrected.  Monitor record keeping system to include reviewing program Family files for accuracy, generating and reviewing ChildPlus data, including PIR and ensuring confidentiality.  Organize and maintain an active and involved Policy Council/ Parent Committees.  Develop service area Work Plans in conjunction with the Early Childhood Development service areas.  Monitor program Work plans and develops monthly activities scheduled to insure timely completion of service area tasks.  Support agency-wide recruitment efforts.  Coordinate recruitment activities for children with disabilities in conjunction with the Disabilities/Mental Health Services Specialist.  Develop and facilitate the development of Community Partnership Agreements to reach more families and respond to the unmet needs of our families and reduce unnecessary duplication of services.  Develop tools and techniques for reaching out to eligible children and families.  Recruit, monitor and track volunteers and in-kind contributions.  Participate in the agency’s Self - Assessment process.  Provide ongoing professional development/technical assistance to Family Service Staff and PFCE team in carrying out Family Services activities.  Establish a monitoring system including (but not limited to): Conduct announced and unannounced file reviews Support and monitor data entry procedures Identify areas of improvement and developing recommendations Identify, provide, and support trainings and technical assistance for Family Service Assistants Provide written monitoring reports to the Family Service Assistant and Center Administrators Develop monitoring reports 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in social work and 3+ years of experience working in a social, human, or family services environment.  Must have strong conflict resolution, listening, communication and group facilitation skills.  Proficient in knowledge of social work principles, referral systems, family support and community advocacy.

Ergonomics : Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift to 25 pounds. 

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:  

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

YMCA South DeKalb Early Learning Center