Family Engagement Specialist

Community Action of Central Texas • San Marcos, CA

2d • $50,318 • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist for their Home Visiting Program. This regular full-time position, located in Village Main, offers a salary of $50,318.00 annually and operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Family Engagement Specialist will provide outreach and recruitment support for the Home Visiting Program, assist families through comprehensive case management to foster child development and support caregiver goals, and conduct home visits using the Parents as Teachers curriculum. The role reports to the Home Visiting Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree related to human services
• Minimum of 1-year experience working with families
• Parents as Teacher Model Certified in Foundational 1 & 2 curriculums
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety
• Basic P.C. skills including the ability to type, use Microsoft Office, and e-mail
• Data Management and experience
• At least 21 years old
• Daily Access to transportation and a valid Texas Driver's License - Class C
• Vehicle Insurance (personal injury or liability)
• Criminal Background Check required for all early childhood programs staff at the agency's expense
• Fingerprinting required for all early childhood programs staff at the employee's expense

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• 2 years experience working with families in their homes.
• Experience providing adult and pre-k children family literacy services.

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures for the recruitment of families in Hays and Caldwell Counties.
• Work directly with program leadership and recruitment subcommittee to implement agreed upon strategies.
• Coordinate direct recruitment events and opportunities.
• Communicate directly with families who have registered for the Home Visiting Program.
• As needed, conduct program intake with families and enter into the data management system.
• Share all relevant information regarding program expectations with families.
• Share information about family dynamics with leadership and/or assigned Parent Educator.
• Assist program leadership to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations established by regulators, funding agencies, and Community Action, Inc. as they apply to Home Visiting Program.
• Specifically, monitor progress on MIECHV Benchmarks, DFPS Outputs & Outcomes, and PAT Essential Requirements.
• Assist in the development of procedures for the Home Visiting Program.
• Participates in workshops, in-service training and makes use of all personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive, open and productive team partnerships with families, community partners and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Conduct home visits and group connections curriculum with young children and their families using the Parents as Teachers.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development and family well-being.
• Conduct caregiver screenings and assessments to support parenting and family well-being.
• Obtain and maintain Parent’s as Teachers (PAT) certification at agency’s expense.
• Make referrals to needed resources and assist families in accessing resources as necessary and appropriate.
• Meet monthly with the Home Visiting Program Director to assign priorities to families on your caseload (more frequently as needed).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation by funder and PAT model standards.
• Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
• Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and to Home Visiting Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Manages time effectively.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains professionalism.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• Willing to work at alternative locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level