Head Start Family Engagement Specialist

Adventist HealthCare; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer retirement contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Family Engagement Specialist for The Lourie Center Head Start in Riverdale Park, MD. The role focuses on recruiting families, coordinating enrollment, and tailoring support plans to each family’s journey toward positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating engagement initiatives, collaborating with program leadership, and maintaining accurate family records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• 3 years working in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic communities.
• Must obtain the Family Development Credential within 18 months of hire
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment and program enrollment of families, including enrollment transition activities.
• Utilize data from assessments to tailor family support plans and goals.
• Encourage, organize, and oversee family engagement initiatives with participant feedback.
• Collaborate with Head Start service area managers and Childcare Partner directors on family interventions.
• Establish and maintain child records and family data in the data management system.

Skills

Multicultural work experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Family Development Credential

BLS certification

Driver's license

Job description

Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Family Engagement Specialist for The Lourie Center Head Start in Riverdale Park, MD. The role focuses on recruiting families, coordinating enrollment, and tailoring support plans to each family’s journey toward positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating engagement initiatives, collaborating with program leadership, and maintaining accurate family records.