Pre-K Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Pre‑K Family Services Liaison to support families, foster community partnerships, and coordinate enrollment for Head Start and NC Pre‑K programs. The role covers direct family support, attendance monitoring, and collaboration with teaching staff to ensure compliant service delivery.

The candidate will conduct home visits, assist with crisis interventions, and help transition students into Pre‑K and Kindergarten, while maintaining mandated reporting and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Credentials or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Prior successful work experience with children, families, and/or community agencies.
• Bilingual oral and written communication preferred.
• Other qualifications may be considered acceptable by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful connections with families on caseload to provide tailored support for their specific needs
• Participate in the delivery of a comprehensive social work program and services for Pre‑K program families
• Support parents and the program by assisting with crisis intervention services, conducting home visits, completing comprehensive assessments, and connecting families with community resources
• Communicate with families and provide suggestions, strategies, and opportunities for family involvement
• Provide transportation, when necessary and with the approval of the direct supervisor, for parents or children to appointments, services, and meetings
• Assist with the transition of students into our Pre‑K program and to Kindergarten
• Build relationships with classroom sites to raise awareness of supports needed for families
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of families in compliance with Head Start, NC Pre‑K and private pay requirements and mandates
• Monitor attendance of children on caseload and contact families when children are absent for 85% of the month without excuse
• Conduct classroom tours for enrolling parents
• Conduct outreach and recruitment at identified times
• Support enrollment efforts in collaboration with the Enrollment Specialist
• Assist the program in planning and delivering parent and family engagement activities
• Visit each classroom or center weekly to facilitate collaboration and communication with teaching staff and parents
• Serve as a liaison when staff or families have a concern
• Assist with development, review, and necessary revisions of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Performance Standards and mandates
• Adhere to the mandated reporter requirement as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Compile and complete all requested reports
• Serve as an emergency substitute in Pre‑K classrooms during both regular day instruction and extended care
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Family Services Manager or the Pre‑K/Head Start Director
• Maintain compliance with all relevant policies and procedures

Skills

Bilingual communication

Education

Associate's degree in social work/human services/family services/counseling

Credentials or certification in social work/human services/family services/counseling

Job description

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Pre‑K Family Services Liaison to support families, foster community partnerships, and coordinate enrollment for Head Start and NC Pre‑K programs. The role covers direct family support, attendance monitoring, and collaboration with teaching staff to ensure compliant service delivery.

The candidate will conduct home visits, assist with crisis interventions, and help transition students into Pre‑K and Kindergarten, while maintaining mandated reporting and