Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Ashiwi; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ZECDC seeks a Family Engagement Specialist to plan and implement childcare and family engagement activities, connect families to resources, and promote child development and cultural enrichment. You will recruit participants, organize events, and maintain partnerships with service providers to strengthen family well-being.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, providing language materials and cultural resources, and maintaining records for program evaluation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education and child development principles.
• Experience with childcare quality standards and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement program activities for childcare providers and families.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for providers.
• Provide Zuni language materials and cultural resources to language immersion programs.
• Maintain documentation and reports for compliance and evaluation.

Skills

Child development

Family engagement

Public speaking

Community outreach

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Development

High School diploma with 3 years college coursework in ECD

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Family Engagement Specialist - ZECDC (Open Until Filled)

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

REGULAR/FT

NON EXEMPT - LEVEL 5

SALARY: $16.33

GENERAL DEFINITION : The primary responsibility will be to plan and implement childcare and family engagement activities and consumer education efforts to support families receiving childcare services. Assist with recruiting participants, connecting families to community resources, organizing events and workshops, maintaining partnerships with service providers, and promoting child development, cultural enrichment, and family well-being.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Work is performed under the general supervision of the Case Management/Support Services Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Volunteers and Child Care Providers

DUTIES:

Plans, coordinates, and implements, program activities and services for childcare providers in accordance with the approved program service plan.

• Oversee and monitor childcare quality activities including health and safety, child development, parenting education, social emotional development, early learning, infant and toddler care, provider training, resource and referral services, family literacy, and cultural activities.
• Assist in conducting outreach and recruitment activities to identify and engage families who may benefit from childcare services.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and agencies to provide workshop and educational opportunities focused on nutrition, health/physical fitness, culturally relevant activities (Zuni storytelling, arts & crafts etc.)
• Prepares and distributes a monthly activity calendar for families and childcare providers.
• Monitors and ensures childcare comply with program requirements and meet established health and safety standards.
• Establish and maintain a childcare provider quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), as applicable to support continuous quality improvement.
• Coordinate and facilitates professional development opportunities for childcare providers through training sessions, webinars, conferences, and other educational events that promote quality childcare services and health and safety requirements.
• Provides Zuni Language materials, cultural resources, and instructional support to language immersion providers to strengthen the implementation of Zuni Language instruction and culturally responsive learning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports required for compliance and program evaluation.

Serves as the program’s Public Relations and Communications liaison.

• Develop and disseminate program materials, including brochures, flyers, announcements, and notices for program events and activities.
• Provide newsletter articles and content for the ZECDC newsletter.
• Documents program activities through audio or video recordings that highlight Zuni language and culture initiatives; and submits information for public service announcements and funding agency reports, as required.
• Collect and disseminate consumer education information to parents of eligible children, childcare providers, and the public regarding process for monitoring, home inspection reports, aggregated data of childcare provider background checks and other pertinent information related to childcare quality and compliance.

Coordinates community engagement, provider support, referral services, and partnership activities to enhance access to resources.

• Collaborates with Childcare Specialist and designated agencies to coordinate routine background screenings, including federal background checks, as applicable.
• Conducts annual surveys with parents, staff and community to identify community needs, identify service gaps, and establish program priorities.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with community leaders, organizations, and service providers to expand resources and support to parents, families and childcare providers.
• Provide referrals and facilitates access to community resources and support services, including TANF, SNAP, Early Intervention, and other programs that address the needs of children and families.

Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

• Participates in ZECDC Core team meetings.
• Cross train in all services, intake procedures, forms, and protocols of other ZECDC service components.
• Submit monthly reports of activities, expenditures and annual statistical information as required by funding agency to Program Director.
• Assists in the development and revision of program policies, procedures and forms as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Early Childhood education and child Development principles. Knowledge of childcare quality standards, health & safety Standards.Child Care Development Fund regulations.Knowledge of family engagement strategies and community outreach methods. Knowledge of childcare resource and referral services. Knowledge of federal, state, tribal and program regulations related to childcare services. Knowledge of community resources and support programs, including TANF, SNAP, Early Intervention, and other family assistance programs. Knowledge of Zuni language, culture, and traditions.Strong organizational and project coordination skills. Public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions both orally and written.Good public speaking skills.Be knowledgeable in record management.Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to advocate for participants with internal/external agencies for opportunities of promoting self-sufficiency. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and have the ability to operate database software.Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and implement recommendations. Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with families, childcare providers, co-workers, tribal employees, outside agencies, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development, Human Services or related field and one (1) year of work experience in the childcare field.

OR

High School diploma or GED with one year (1) of college level coursework in Early Childhood Development with three (3) years of related work experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES: Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s license with no DWI/DUI convictions within the past three (3) years. Driving is an essential part of the duties.

• CPR and First Aid Certification – must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Training
• Defensive Driving Certification

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed in an office and community setting and requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting up to 25 lbs. Operating standard office equipment, including computers and telephones. May occasionally work evenings or weekends to support program activities, outreach events, and training sessions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Position is subject to pre-employment drug test.Position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug screening for duration of employment. Must successfully pass a thorough background check including FBI Fingerprint Check. Work is performed in an office setting and Child Care Provider residence.May be required to travel locally or out of town.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.