Family Engagement Specialist, Weekdays, Day Shift, The Lourie Center Head Start

Adventist HealthCare • Riverdale, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lourie Center Head Start (LCHS), part of Adventist HealthCare, is a federally funded, community-based program serving low-income families, pregnant women, and children from birth to age five. The program serves children with disabilities, children in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. The Family Engagement Specialist supports family recruitment, enrollment, engagement, assessment, referrals, and access to resources and services. The role works with Head Start service area managers, childcare partner directors, families, and community resources. Driving between locations is involved. The position follows the school calendar and has a typical schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of experience working in multicultural, multi-ethnic communities.
• Obtain the Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting and enrolling families, including coordinating enrollment transition activities.
• Use Family Strength Assessment data to identify support needs and help develop plans and goals tailored to each family.
• Encourage, organize, and oversee family engagement initiatives; promote participation in program activities and seek participant feedback to support a positive experience.
• Collaborate with Head Start service area managers and Childcare Partner directors to identify family interventions and support needs.
• Establish and maintain child records, documentation, and relevant family data in the data management system.
• Provide families with resources, training, and ongoing support during the early intervention evaluation and eligibility process.
• Identify families needing services and provide community referral resources to increase health, housing, and economic equity.
• Participate in meetings, training, and collaborations relevant to the position as identified by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free employee parking
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability buy-up available
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED