Family Engagement Specialist

ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION INC • Charlotte, NC

9d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Engagement Specialist is an IN PERSON position working under direction of the Parent and Family Engagement Manager. Family Case Managers will be responsible for assisting the families in their homes or community in efforts to promote family well-being, positive parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators, families as lifelong learner, family engagement in transitions, family connections to peers and community, and families as advocates and leaders. The Family Case Manager will identify, educate, and connect families to community resources, encourage appropriate utilization of services, assist in the recruitment process, and actively facilitating and encouraging parent participation in center and program related events. Alliance Center for Education's sole purpose for being is to teach children and help families grow. This defining purpose aligns us all and brings us closer to achieving our service statement - to create a world where a family's income doesn't determine a child's outcome. We have the chance to change the future for our children, and we are looking for teammates who share in our values and want to be a part of that change. As mandated by the federal rule, as a condition of new employment, and continued employment, applicants must provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVD-19.

Requirements

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology and a minimum five years of related experience.
• Incumbent must have a working knowledge of Head Start policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate strong positive attitude and a strong commitment to the organizations’ s mission.
• High level proficiency in administrative tasks and organizational skills, with the ability to keep projects on track.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and a willingness to do what’s necessary to achieve ORGANIZATION’s goals.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Proven track record of working well in a team environment with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Criminal Background Check w/Fingerprints - subsequent to qualifying letter
• Educational Transcript and Resume
• DCDEE Workforce Letter (if appropriate)
• Current Physical
• Current TB Test
• Subject to background check and drug screen prior to employment
• Submission to ongoing random drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting the families in their homes or community in efforts to promote family well-being, positive parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators, families as lifelong learner, family engagement in transitions, family connections to peers and community, and families as advocates and leaders
• identify, educate, and connect families to community resources
• encourage appropriate utilization of services
• assist in the recruitment process
• actively facilitating and encouraging parent participation in center and program related events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time