Family Engagement Specialist

Center for Family Life and Recovery•Utica, NY

2d•$38,000 - $44,000

About The Position

The Family Engagement Specialist provides support to incarcerated individuals and their families by implementing evidence-based parenting and family programs, including Parenting Inside Out, Active Parenting, and Active Parenting of Teens. The specialist becomes accredited in designated family programming and follows OASAS prevention guidelines. The role also involves promoting effective parent-professional partnerships and family-driven, youth-guided approaches; providing community presentations; attending required trainings, workshops, and conferences; and compiling program data for local and state reporting. The specialist assists with strategic planning and work-plan activities, builds partnerships with agencies, and becomes familiar with community services. Travel within Oneida County is required. Training will be provided. The position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Program Manager. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a salary range of $38,000–$44,000.

Requirements

Preferred minimum of an associate degree in a related field and two years of experience.
Current and valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to sit and type at a computer screen for extended periods.
Ability to bend and stand for 10–20 minutes at a time.
Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to complete the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related human services field, such as psychology, addictions, social work, education, human services, or social science, is strongly preferred.
Lived experience as a parent or guardian is preferred.
Demonstrated ability in program implementation and organization.

Responsibilities

Support incarcerated individuals and their families through evidence-based parenting programs, including Parenting Inside Out, Active Parenting, and Active Parenting of Teens.
Become accredited in designated evidence-based family programming.
Adhere to OASAS prevention guidelines when providing programming.
Foster effective parent-professional partnerships and promote family-driven and youth-guided approaches.
Develop and provide community presentations as requested.
Attend mandatory prevention and family programming training, workshops, and conferences.
Compile program data for local and state monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
Assist with strategic planning and development and follow the work plan.
Assist with completing programming related to the work plan.
Build collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and state agencies.
Travel within Oneida County.
Become familiar with community agencies and supportive services.