Family Engagement Specialist

Family Engagement Specialist

Full-time

Clinton, MO

Henry/Cass County

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Supplemental, and Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head Start/Early Head Start Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting the larger system of social services coordinated by Head Start to staff and families with children between the ages of 0-5 years. The Family Engagement Specialist assists in planning and implementing family engagement activities and supporting families in meeting basic needs as well as setting goals for personal and family growth. The Family Engagement Specialist maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families and participates in continuous quality improvement activities that strengthen the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices.
• Develops and maintains positive, supportive relationships with education staff for the purpose of supporting family engagement and relationship building between staff and families using the family outcomes assessment, identification, and implementation of goals for family engagement plans, family partnership goals and referrals for relevant community resources.
• Engage family participation through strengths-based supports including home visits as needed, serving as a resource to low-income families, maintaining regular contact with families, facilitating parenting curriculum, using the Parent family Community Engagement Framework, and identify barriers.
• Support the Family Engagement process with staff by helping to prep and by conducting joint required home visits as needed, mentoring, coaching, and reflecting with staff and/or collaborating with staff on the process.
• Support health outcomes, attendance plans, crisis intervention, and family outcomes through motivational interviewing process with parents.
• Supports family engagement by planning, facilitating, and attending most parent orientations, parent meetings, parent education, parent activities, and family events and actively encourages parents to participate in Parent Committee meetings, field trips, Policy Council, and classroom volunteering.
• Develop community relationships by actively participate in community resource planning and related work to establish and foster strong partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Associates degree (AA or AAS) in in Family Child Development, Social Work, or related field plus two years' experience providing family-centered services to families of young children or combination of education and/or experience to equal four years could be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Driver's license
• Must provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
• TB Assessment prior to start
• Background screenings required prior to start

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Paycom platform, Childplus preferred, Head Start Performance Standards, Previous experience coaching or mentor capacity preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Accurate Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Positive Attitude Towards Others
• Conceptual Thinking
• Empathetic Outlook
• Relating to Others
• Self-Starting ability
• Proactive thinking
• Respect for policies
• Results-orientated thinking
• Role awareness
• Developing Others
• Gaining commitment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ensure the confidentiality of information regarding program, staff and individuals served
• Respect the rights of all individuals served

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel is required.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus while using the computer

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 and ask for HR.