Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

Bauer Family Resources

Lafayette (IN)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 23,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Scholarships for early childhood ed.

Cell phone & mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Bauer Family Resources seeks an Engagement Specialist (Part-Time) to strengthen student and family engagement within our Youth Development programs in Lafayette, IN. This role focuses on building relationships, promoting attendance, connecting families with resources, and creating learning opportunities under the 21st CCLC grant.

You will work 28 hours per week, serving as a primary liaison among families, staff, and partners.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate degree or related coursework preferred.
1–2 years of experience with children, youth, families, schools, or community programs preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse families.

Responsibilities

Strengthen student and family engagement within Youth Development programming.
Build relationships with youth and families to promote participation.
Coordinate family outreach, attendance, and engagement activities.
Assist with documentation, data collection, and program improvement.
Collaborate with school staff and community partners to support student success.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in Human Services or related field preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location 330 Fountain St,Lafayette, IN, 47902,United States
Base Pay $16.00 - $17.00 / Hour
Job Category Youth Development
Required Degree High school
Manage Others No

Job Title: Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Pay Range: $16.00-$17.00 hourly

Who We are:
At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Position Summary:

The Engagement Specialist is responsible for strengthening student and family engagement within Bauer Family Resources' Youth Development programming. This position builds meaningful relationships with youth and families, promotes consistent program participation, identifies and helps remove barriers to attendance, connects families with Bauer and community resources, and creates educational and family engagement opportunities that support student success.

For Youth Development programming supported by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant, the Engagement Specialist serves as a primary connection among participating families, Youth Development staff, Thomas Miller Elementary School, and community partners. The position supports student recruitment and retention, monitors program attendance, coordinates family outreach, facilitates family literacy and educational activities, gathers family and youth feedback, and assists with documentation and continuous program improvement.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Student and Family Engagement

Build positive, relationship-based connections with participating youth and their parents/caregivers.
Welcome and orient new families to Youth Development programming, including reviewing participation expectations, attendance requirements, communication procedures, transportation/pickup processes, and available supports.
Maintain regular communication with families through in-person contact, telephone, text messaging platforms, email, or other approved communication methods based on family needs and preferences.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for families and ensure questions, concerns, and needs are addressed or directed to the appropriate staff member.
Seek ongoing input from youth and families regarding program activities, needs, barriers, communication effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.
Encourage meaningful family participation in children's learning and Youth Development experiences.

Attendance, Recruitment, and Retention

Monitor and verify participant attendance on a daily basis.
Review attendance trends regularly with the Youth Development Supervisor/21st CCLC Program Director.
Identify students experiencing inconsistent attendance or other barriers that may affect continued participation.
Conduct timely outreach when attendance concerns arise and collaborate with families, program staff, and school personnel to identify and address barriers.
Support recruitment and enrollment efforts for students and families who may benefit from Youth Development and 21st CCLC services.
Maintain documentation of family outreach efforts, barriers identified, actions taken, referrals made, and follow-up activities.
Assist leadership in monitoring progress toward 21st CCLC Regularly Attending Participant goals and other participation benchmarks.

Family Literacy and Educational Engagement

Plan, coordinate, and support family engagement activities based on identified family needs, interests, and program goals.
Coordinate family literacy opportunities that help parents and caregivers support children's reading and learning at home.
Provide take-home literacy resources, books, activities, and strategies aligned with Youth Development literacy goals.
Coordinate educational opportunities for families that may include health and nutrition, mental wellness, employment skills, financial literacy, parenting resources, and other topics identified through family feedback.
Collaborate with Bauer staff and community partners to provide meaningful family-centered activities connected to identified family needs.
Promote opportunities for parents/caregivers and youth to participate together in learning activities.

Resource Navigation and Family Support

Assist families in identifying strengths, needs, and barriers that may affect their child's participation and success.
Provide information and referrals to Bauer Family Resources programs and appropriate community resources.
Facilitate warm connections to the Bauer Family Resource Center/Grace's House and other Bauer services when appropriate.
Help families navigate resources related to food access, transportation, employment, healthcare, mental wellness, education, housing stability, and other identified support needs.
Follow up on referrals while respecting family choice, privacy, and confidentiality.

School and Community Coordination

Collaborate with the Youth Development Supervisor/21st CCLC Program Director and program staff to support communication and partnership with Thomas Miller Elementary School.
Participate in designated Bauer and school coordination meetings as appropriate.
Share relevant attendance and engagement information with authorized staff consistent with privacy requirements and Bauer policies.
Support coordination of family engagement and enrichment activities involving approved community partners.
Assist in communicating program information, activities, and opportunities to participating families in understandable and accessible formats.

Documentation, Data, and Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of attendance, family contacts, engagement activities, referrals, participation, and follow-up efforts.
Prepare required monthly and periodic reports related to family engagement and attendance.
Assist with family and youth surveys, focus groups, feedback activities, and other program evaluation efforts.
Track participation in family engagement and educational activities.
Support collection of information needed for 21st CCLC reporting and local evaluation requirements.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and use attendance trends and participant feedback to recommend program enhancements.
Maintain confidentiality of participant and family information in accordance with Bauer policy and applicable regulations.

Program and Agency Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of and comply with Bauer Family Resources policies, procedures, and applicable Youth Development and 21st CCLC requirements.
Participate in required staff meetings, professional development activities, program planning sessions, and agency meetings.
Complete required training related to family engagement, positive youth development, literacy support, documentation, safety, mandated reporting, accessibility, and other program responsibilities.
Work collaboratively with Youth Development staff and other Bauer departments to provide coordinated services for children and families.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Associate degree, certification, credential, or coursework in Human Services, Social Work, Family Services, Education, Youth Development, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

Valid driver's license and ability to meet Bauer's driving requirements when driving is required for the position.

Experience Required:

1-2 years of experience working with children, youth, families, schools, human services, or community-based programs, preferred.
Experience engaging families, coordinating services, supporting attendance, or connecting individuals with community resources, preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Commitment to providing high-quality, strengths-based services to children and families.

Ability to develop trusting and respectful relationships with youth, families, school personnel, coworkers, and community partners.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds and respond respectfully to varying family circumstances and needs.

Strong organizational, time-management, follow-through, and documentation skills.

Ability to identify barriers and work collaboratively with families to develop solutions.

Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Ability to collect, review, and utilize attendance and engagement data to support program improvement.

Proficiency with computers, electronic records, email, spreadsheets, communication platforms, and other workplace technology.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Willingness to learn and implement family literacy strategies and other 21st CCLC best practices.

Knowledge of local community resources or demonstrated ability to develop community connections.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

To accomplish the essential functions of the position, an individual must be physically able to operate computers, software applications, phones, and other standard office and program equipment.

Physical activities may include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, walking, standing, and repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily at the Bauer Community Center and may also occur at schools, community locations, family events, and off-site program activities.

Work schedules will include regular afternoon and early evening hours to ensure availability during Youth Development programming and student pickup times.

Some evening and occasional weekend hours may be required for family engagement activities and special events.

Local travel may be required.

The position involves regular interaction with children, youth, families, school personnel, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Our Workplace Culture:

At Bauer Family Resources, every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.