Family Engagement Coach

Community Action Lehigh Valley•Allentown, PA

About The Position

JOIN OUR COMMUNTY ACTION TEAM: Family Engagement Coach for The Sixth Street Shelter Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in your community? Do you want to make a difference in our community and empower families to thrive? At Community Action Lehigh Valley's Sixth Street Shelter, we believe in walking alongside families during times of transition with empathy, care, and connection. We're seeking a dedicated Family Engagement Coach to bring their expertise, energy, and heart to support children and parents on their journey toward stability and success. YOUR IMPACT AS: Family Engagement Coach As a Family Engagement Coach, you'll be a vital part of a mission-driven team committed to helping families experiencing homelessness. You'll implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model to support early childhood development, family well-being, and strong parent-child relationships. Your days will include everything from facilitating play-based learning activities to working with case managers on family goals and supporting children's mental and emotional health. You'll be the heart behind our Family Resource Center-leading activities, keeping the space welcoming and safe, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring that every interaction with a family promotes growth, healing, and empowerment. You'll also play a key role in connecting families with essential resources and ensuring their voices are heard throughout their journey at the shelter.

Requirements

To thrive as a Family Engagement Coach, you should bring a combination of experience, empathy, and adaptability.
An associate's degree in human services, early childhood education, social work, or a related field is preferred, though at least two years of relevant experience can be considered in place of formal education.
Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience working with vulnerable children and families, especially within the contexts of trauma, mental health, special education, or recovery.
Success in this role also requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and the ability to build trust with families from all walks of life.
You'll need to be organized, able to maintain accurate records, and flexible enough to navigate a dynamic environment that may include some evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.
A trauma-informed approach, creative problem-solving abilities, and comfort working with technology and databases are also important.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred to effectively support our diverse community.

Responsibilities

implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model to support early childhood development, family well-being, and strong parent-child relationships
facilitating play-based learning activities
working with case managers on family goals
supporting children's mental and emotional health
leading activities
keeping the space welcoming and safe
coordinating volunteers
connecting families with essential resources
ensuring their voices are heard throughout their journey at the shelter.

Benefits

WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
Community Action Covers the Majority of our Employee's Health Care Costs!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, And Prescription Plans!
Free Telemedicine Access to Board-Certified Doctors, Mental Health Professionals And MORE!
No Cost Concierge Services to Support You in Navigating the Healthcare System
Agency Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance options
401 (K) Retirement Plan with Matching Annual Agency Contribution of up to 7%
Additional perks and benefits including financial wellness and employee discounts!
We Offer Generous Paid Leave Time:
Vacation - 15 Days: Earn More Time After 2- And 5-Year Anniversaries
2 Personal Days Annually to Use at Your Leisure
Sick - 9 Days Annually
10 Observed Holidays - Including a floating holiday of your choice!