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Job Summary: The Genesee Intermediate School District is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist who is passionate about bringing a focus on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for recruiting and serving families and children in the Head Start program. The Family Engagement Specialist assists in planning and implementing family engagement activities and supporting families in meeting basic needs as well as setting goes for personal and family growth. The Family Engagement Specialist maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families and participates in continuous quality improvement activities that strengthen the program and families in the program. Top candidates will recognize and identify each family’s risk and protective factors, respect the diverse cultures and values of each family, and establish professional roles and boundaries while working with families.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
Other Duties: Assists Enrollment Specialist with the completion of enrollments as needed.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in family life, early childhood, social work or a related social science preferred.
Experience:
Experience working with children, three to five. Prefer experience working with low income families in an urban setting. Work experience that demonstrates the ability to work well with community service agencies, complete child development assessments and conduct home visits. Prefer work experience in child development or related service area.
Skills/Other:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to interact with staff in a team environment. Ability to provide a range of early childhood training and coaching. Knowledge of current research trends in early childhood. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Demonstrate passion to assist families from diverse, multicultural and at-risk backgrounds.
Build relationships with families through learning and collaboration. Assist to equip parents to set and achieve their own goals towards security. Help children and families identify and achieve intentional and individual goals. Must be able to adapt to funders priorities and to assimilate new knowledge needed to meet funding requirements. Strong teamwork, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position and the ability to travel to and from the intermediate school district, the constituent school districts in the service area and out of town meetings and conferences. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position. Ability to work a flexible workday and work week. Represents the district in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.
Must meet the Department of Health and Human Services vaccination requirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.12 per hour
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Work Location: One location
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