Family & Community Engagement Contractor
About The Position
Progressive Life Center (PLC) is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Contractor for its Community Programming Initiative (CPI), for which PLC serves as Administrative Partner to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). The initiative connects court-involved youth and their families with community-based programs, services, and resources. Through coordinated, individualized support involving youth, caregivers, community supports, and service providers, the program emphasizes strengths, accountability, skill development, family engagement, community connections, and public safety. The contractor will help engage youth and families, connect them with appropriate resources and opportunities, provide clinical guidance to PLC staff, support crisis intervention and advocacy, train subgrantees in youth and family engagement, and document community connections and service-related information. The position requires coordination with PLC staff and participation in PLC and DYRS meetings as requested. The work takes place in a normal office environment and may include local travel to meet providers or attend meetings at schools, corporations, and public and private agencies. Travel within the Washington Metropolitan region is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, or a related field.
- Proven work experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting.
- Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation.
- Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools.
- Ability to complete the full training cycle, including assessment, development, design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques.
- Advanced organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Ability to interact successfully with people from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of responsibility.
- Ability to work with discretion, personal initiative, and autonomy.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient verbal and written communication and problem-resolution skills.
- Ability to travel within the Washington Metropolitan region.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Computer software experience using databases and Microsoft Office 365.
- Certification in the NTU™ Service Delivery Model within one year of hire.
- Sensitivity to and competence in cultural differences among PLC’s service population.
- Belief in people’s capacity to grow and change.
- Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
- Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner’s helping role, and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of people served or their family members.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in education, organizational development, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the PLC Events & Activities Coordinator to attend and participate in community events.
- Network with parents and build relationships with youth to facilitate referrals to appropriate support and opportunities.
- Provide clinical insight to PLC staff on effective methods for engaging youth and families.
- Maintain notes and provide monthly reports on community connections that support PLC’s Community Programming Initiative.
- Provide relevant crisis intervention and advocacy services.
- Provide youth and family engagement training to subgrantees.
- Participate in PLC and DYRS meetings upon request.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in the FAMCare database system.
