BRIDGES Family Literacy and School Engagement Manager

Chsfl•West Palm Beach, FL

28d•Remote

About The Position

The Family Literacy and School Engagement Manager oversees system-wide strategies that strengthen family literacy outcomes and partnership between BRIDGES linkage and partner schools. The position provides coordination and support to increase school readiness, academic success and access to educational resources for children and families. Overall, the Family Literacy and School Engagement Manager contributes to CHS’s strategic objective of reimagining what true community impact means by creating the foundation for every child, every dream, every future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.
Minimum of five (3) years of progressive experience in family engagement, education, literacy initiatives, early childhood development, school-community partnerships, community outreach, or human services.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of: Child & Family Development, BRIDGES program general principles, practices, and performance standards.
Knowledge of various community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results.
Knowledge of general confidentiality requirements and ethical standards in handling sensitive client-related and other data.
Proficient in using general office tools, including MS Office Suite and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors (AP-OD) Facilitator Certification, Certified Family Life Educator, or other relevant professional certifications.
Training in family engagement, literacy development, school readiness, early childhood education, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs or initiatives focused on educational success, family engagement, or community impact.
Experience facilitating groups, delivering training, or providing technical assistance to staff, families, or community partners.
Experience using data to monitor outcomes, evaluate program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations and families facing economic, social, or educational barriers.

Responsibilities

Oversees system-wide strategies that strengthen family literacy outcomes and partnership between BRIDGES linkage and partner schools.
Provides coordination and support to increase school readiness, academic success and access to educational resources for children and families.
Lead system-wide family literacy, school engagement, and educational success initiatives.
Develop and implement programs helping families prepare children for kindergarten success.
Develop, implement, and evaluate new programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Facilitate strategic planning, goal setting, and collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare reports and program updates for BRIDGES leadership to support planning, decision-making, and program evaluation.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of BRIDGES and organizational goals.
Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and families.
Encourage family participation in school activities, conferences, and decision-making.
Identify and address barriers to family engagement by connecting families with community resources.
Design and facilitate parent workshops focused on kindergarten readiness and early childhood development.
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to align family engagement initiatives with school goals.
Coordinate events such as literacy nights, family learning workshops, and parent education sessions.
Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and community organizations.
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools to strengthen linkages, foster positive relationships, and support program outcomes.
Represent BRIDGES in community, education, and cross-sector partnership initiatives.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to staff on family literacy and school readiness strategies.
Support current literacy initiatives, including the Summer Reading Program, and coordinate monthly capacity-building workshops.
Organize workshops that help families support children's literacy and academic success at home.
Design or coordinate literacy programs providing families with educational materials, reading strategies, and literacy resources.
Promote early childhood literacy and lifelong learning by supporting evidence-based literacy practices, fostering family engagement, and encouraging a culture of reading and learning both at home and in the community.
Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.