Parent Partner

Children and Families First Delaware Inc•Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Foster relationships with parents and other members of the assigned school in the community and work with groups and community based collaborations through formal and informal contacts. Establish linkages with neighborhood-based organizations for the purpose of information gathering, referral and advocacy for families. Engage parents in school activities through community outreach. Support parent resource center activities at school, including information and referral to services for families as appropriate. Maintain communication with parents of all services, training, and program opportunities available through the community schools project. Work in partnership with the Community School Site Coordinator at the assigned school and school staff to plan ongoing workshops, training and seminars for parents. Take the lead role as needed to plan and coordinate events. Recruit target families and connect them with the services appropriate to them, identifying specific needs and any barriers. Maintain attendance records for all parent activities and classes. Positions available within schools in Wilmington. Part-time, hourly positions (Up to 25 hours/week), no benefits. Work during school year only, 10 months/ year.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED with 2 years of related experience, required
Must be flexible with regard to schedule to allow for some evening and/or weekend activities as needed

Nice To Haves

AA degree with experience, desirable
Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable
Former or current parent and/or resident of the feeder area for the school, preferred

Responsibilities

Foster relationships with parents and other members of the assigned school in the community
Work with groups and community based collaborations through formal and informal contacts
Establish linkages with neighborhood-based organizations for the purpose of information gathering, referral and advocacy for families
Engage parents in school activities through community outreach
Support parent resource center activities at school, including information and referral to services for families as appropriate
Maintain communication with parents of all services, training, and program opportunities available through the community schools project
Work in partnership with the Community School Site Coordinator at the assigned school and school staff to plan ongoing workshops, training and seminars for parents
Take the lead role as needed to plan and coordinate events
Recruit target families and connect them with the services appropriate to them, identifying specific needs and any barriers
Maintain attendance records for all parent activities and classes