Parent Family Community Engagement Specialist

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Parent Family Community Engagement Specialist to join their mission of positively impacting lives in the community. This role involves planning and coordinating family engagement initiatives, advocating for families, and collaborating with social service agencies. You will ensure the program meets Head Start standards while fostering relationships with community providers. If you have a degree in social work and a heart for community service, this is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and children.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in social, human, or family services required.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution and communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PFCE program meets Head Start standards.
• Monitor implementation of PFCE activities and resources.
• Coordinate parent engagement events with center leadership.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills

Social Work Principles

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Parent Family Community Engagement Specialist

Apply locations Atlanta, GA YMCA Dean Rusk Early Learning Center | time type Full time | posted on Posted 2 Days Ago | job requisition id R0010701

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, camps, teen leadership, and employment; serve over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors across Atlanta.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under supervision of the PFCE Manager and in accordance with Head Start standards, local, state, and federal regulations, the PFCE Specialist plans and coordinates the Family and Community Engagement service area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the PFCE program meets Head Start standards and understands the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.
• Advocate and collaborate with families and social service agencies to support community well-being.
• Monitor implementation of PFCE activities, including family needs assessment, partnership agreements, goal setting, resource development, referrals, crisis intervention, home visits, community partnerships, and program documentation.
• Coordinate parent engagement events and resources with center leadership.
• Review and update community assessments; develop relationships with community providers for parent/staff training.
• Seek new opportunities for collaboration, donations, and resources.
• Develop communication systems for timely information sharing.
• Prepare reports on program efforts and outcomes.
• Follow up on parent engagement issues; provide reports to management.
• Assist in correcting issues through monitoring and technical support.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, including confidentiality of Family files and data entry.
• Organize and maintain Policy Council and Parent Committees.
• Develop service area work plans and monitor progress.
• Support recruitment efforts, including children with disabilities, and coordinate volunteer activities.
• Participate in self-assessment and professional development.
• Establish monitoring systems, conduct file reviews, support data entry, and provide training.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work and 3+ years in social, human, or family services.
• Strong conflict resolution, listening, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of social work principles, referral systems, family support, and advocacy.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Ergonomics: Sitting, bending, standing, some repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communication, lifting to 25 pounds.

Employment and benefits are offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, managed by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.

Employment requirements include passing background checks, drug screening, and MVR; legal eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

This posting is subject to change. The YMCA offers excellent benefits and values CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

The YMCA does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Location: YMCA Dean Rusk Early Learning Center

Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta: A Career with Purpose

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