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Family Engagement PartnerCommunity Services for Children • Allentown, PA, US
Family Engagement Partner

Family Engagement Partner

Community Services for Children • Allentown, PA, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20.47 / hr

Community Services for Children is seeking a Family Engagement Partner to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families. This position implements comprehensive family engagement services in partnership with child development services - through home visitation that supports the individualized goals of family members, building on and supporting strengths, and maximizing family involvement.

Work Environment : We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected as a 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education.We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work / life balance - offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Implement comprehensive family development services through home visitation
  • Support the individualized goals of family members, building on and supporting strengths, and maximizing family involvement in all program and agency services to support school readiness goals
  • Complete Family Assessment and establish a Family PartnershipAgreement with each assigned family within 45 days of enrollment
  • Guide parents in coordination with teaching staff, by jointly planning, implementing individual, and group parent-child experiences to enhance parents participation in their childs educational program, including parent-child activities and visiting the childs classroom

Requirements :

  • Bilingual (speak / read / write) English / Spanish OR English / Arabic preferred
  • Bachelors or Associates Degree required in Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, Human Development, Family Studies, or related field
  • Knowledge of human behavior and development, health education, and group facilitation
  • Commitment to developing helping relationships, collaborating with families, and working with low-income families and children
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills
  • Valid drivers license and full-time use of car
  • Ability to transport families in private vehicle
  • Ability to flex work hours to meet program needs, including being able to work 1-3 evenings per week and occasional Saturdays

    • Benefits :

  • Full Time,Part Year : 6-8 weeks off over the summer (generally follows a school year calendar)
  • Low cost / rich benefits
  • Paid leave for sick and personal days
  • Paid holidays
  • Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan
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