Family Engagement Specialist

Merakey • West Manchester Township, PA

10h • $20

About The Position

The Family Engagement Specialist plays a key role in supporting children and families within the foster care system. This position is responsible for recruiting, approving, and retaining resource parents, providing ongoing support, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with foster care and permanency cases as needed. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and skilled at building strong relationships with families and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience with social services/healthcare admissions.
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Approval: Identify, recruit, and guide prospective resource parents through the approval process.
• Retention & Support: Provide ongoing support, training, and resources to maintain and strengthen relationships with existing resource parents.
• Case Assistance: Collaborate with foster care and permanency teams to support children and families as needed.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files for all resource parents in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Community Outreach: Participate in community events and initiatives to promote resource parenting and support family engagement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and community organizations to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees