Family Engagement Specialist

Community Action of Central Texas; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action of Central Texas is seeking an Outreach & Home Visiting staff member to support recruitment, intake, and family engagement for the Home Visiting Program, using the Parents as Teachers curriculum. The role reports to the Home Visiting Program Director and emphasizes data entry, compliance with policies, and collaboration with families and staff to promote child development.

Flexibility with work location is needed to meet program needs, and strong communication skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or Social Work is required or preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with families in home settings.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits with families using Parents as Teachers curriculum.
• Perform outreach and recruitment for families in Hays and Caldwell Counties.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate program intake.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and report to the Home Visiting Program Director.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree related to human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

Provides outreach and recruitment support for the Home Visiting Program. Supports families through comprehensive case management services that will support caregivers to foster their child's development and assist caregivers to attain their personal goals. Conducts home visits using Parents as Teachers curriculum. Reports to Home Visiting Program Director.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

May include the following:

Outreach & Recruitment

• Implement procedures for the recruitment of families in Hays and Caldwell Counties.
• Work directly with program leadership and recruitment subcommittee to implement agreed upon strategies.
• Coordinate direct recruitment events and opportunities.
• Communicate directly with families who have registered for the Home Visiting Program.
• As needed, conduct program intake with families and enter into the data management system.
• Share all relevant information regarding program expectations with families.
• Share information about family dynamics with leadership and/or assigned Parent Educator.
• Assist program leadership to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations established by regulators, funding agencies, and Community Action, Inc. as they apply to Home Visiting Program. Specifically, monitor progress on MIECHV Benchmarks, DFPS Outputs & Outcomes, and PAT Essential Requirements.
• Assist in the development of procedures for the Home Visiting Program.
• Participates in workshops, in-service training and makes use of all personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive, open and productive team partnerships with families, community partners and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.

Parent Education

• Conduct home visits and group connections curriculum with young children and their families using the Parents as Teachers.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development and family well-being
• Conduct caregiver screenings and assessments to support parenting and family well-being.
• Obtain and maintain Parent’s as Teachers (PAT) certification at agency’s expense.
• Make referrals to needed resources and assist families in accessing resources as necessary and appropriate.
• Meet monthly with the Home Visiting Program Director to assign priorities to families on your caseload (more frequently as needed).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation by funder and PAT model standards.
• Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
• Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and to Home Visiting Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• Willing to work at alternative locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• 2 years experience working with families in their homes.
• Experience providing adult and pre-k children family literacy services.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree related to human services
• Minimum of 1-year experience working with families
• Parents as Teacher Model Certified in Foundational 1 & 2 curriculums
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety

Other Requirements:

• Basic P.C. skills including the ability to type, use Microsoft Office, and e-mail
• Data Management and experience
• At least 21 years old
• Daily Access to transportation and a valid Texas Driver's License - Class C
• Vehicle Insurance (personal injury or liability)
• Criminal Background Check required for all early childhood programs staff at the agency's expense
• Fingerprinting required for all early childhood programs staff at the employee's expense