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Family Engagement Specialist

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Full-time Remote 4d ago

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US

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FHI 360 is a global organization focused on improving lives through access to resources, research, and opportunities.

Summary:

The Family Engagement Specialist will provide training and technical assistance on family engagement strategies for Head Start programs. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in family services and early childhood programs, including bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Requirements:

Technology: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs, other hand-held devices

Credentials: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 3+ years of experience providing training and technical assistance, Experience working within programs and services for families with children from birth to five years old, Experience analyzing data and helping programs make data driven decisions, Experience facilitating group discussion and presenting to range of audiences, Experience working with diverse children, families, staff and communities, Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, Experience working with farmworker families, dual language learners, low-income families and rural communities

Job Description:

FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position Family Engagement Specialist.

Project Description:

The Office of Head Start Region XII Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) network provides local grantees with high-quality, sustained, and intensive training and technical assistance. T/TA is provided to individual grantees, to clusters of grantees with similar interests, and at state and regional events. Region XII includes Migrant and Seasonal grantees in 38 states across the country.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a liaison between the OHS and the National Center responsible for parent, family and community engagement.

  • Provide subject matter expertise, strategies, and resources to Regional Office and TTA staff on comprehensive parent, family, and community engagement, including strategies for engaging families.

  • Serve as a member of a national peer group of Family Engagement Specialist from each of the twelve regions.

  • Develop and implement strategies for connecting with grantee PFCE managers and/or coordinator in the Region.

  • Aggregate, analyze, and disseminate regional and grantee data from existing government systems to identify emerging trends impacting Head Start grantees.

  • Develop and provide presentations and training on topics related to family engagement.

  • Provide training to groups of grantees at regional and state events, as directed by the Regional Office.

  • Provide direct service to individual grantees, at the direct of the Regional Office.

  • Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited universities in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or any other related field.

  • If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should be specific regarding documented continuous learning such as courses, conferences, seminar attended or relevant work experience or relevant work experience within the last 3 - 5 years.

  • Typically requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience providing training and technical assistance to management teams and program staff related to human services and/or parent, family and community engagement in early childhood programs such as Head Start/Early Head Start and/or community based childcare providers and partners (I.e., FCC, privately owned). Must have Head Start experience to be considered.

  • Experience working within programs and services for families with children from birth to five years old required.

  • Experience analyzing data and helping programs make data driven decisions related to providing services to families with young children.

  • Experience facilitating group discussion and presenting to range of audiences.

  • Experience working with diverse children, families, staff and communities and training and facilitating groups of learners.

  • Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.

  • Experience working with farmworker families, dual language learners, low-income families and rural communities, preferred.

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required.

  • Experience and/or expertise in working with diverse populations and issues (e.g. homeless, foster care, dual language learners, substance abuse, domestic violence).

  • Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

  • Offer will be contingent on award of proposal and approval of funder.

Typical Physical Demands:

  • Typical office environment.

  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

  • Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

  • Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.

Travel Requirements:

  • At least 50%.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.