Family Engagement Specialist

Title: Family Engagement Specialist

Location: Bandon, OR

Program: South Coast Head Start

Reports to: Family Services Coordinator

HR Contact: hr[at]orcca.us

Pay Level: Step 5; Hourly, $20.00 - $26.70, DOE

Staff Supervised: None

FSLA Status: Non-exempt from overtime

Effective: 10/2021

Position Type: Full-Time

Revised: 10/21

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Promote family engagement in South Coast Head Start programs. Assist in the provision of family support services according to contract requirements, program work plans, program goals and funding source rules and regulations. Support family goals related to safety, wellness, and finance stability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

Direct Services

• Facilitate parenting education/life skills activities, workshops & events
• Support families' safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Provide families with timely information and referrals appropriate to their needs.
• Maintain regular communication with families based on family's individual needs.

Tracking and Monitoring

• Utilize agency adopted tools for documentation.
• Ensure all federal, local, state and/or agency documentation is completed accurately.
• Document all family contacts and home visits.

Individual and Team Expectations

• Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified
• Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs along with the Head Start program and philosophy
• Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintain open, two-way communication with staff
• Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff
• Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance
• Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule. 11. Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• AA/AS in Social Service, Health, Education, or related field required.
• BA/BS in Social Service, Health, Education, or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in family support programs or adult education.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Oregon Food Handler's card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
• Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Geographic Area: Coos and Curry Counties
• May lift items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Access to indoor office, in a climate-controlled environment; may not have access to sunlight. Regular activities outside in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Regular kneeling, bending, stooping and sitting on the floor.
• Regular walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional events outside of the office at irregular hours will be required.
• Attendance at off-site staff training events will be required.
• Driving to home visits will be required if a function of the position.

OTHER

• A current Oregon Driver's License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance [at] $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.
• Reliable transportation for getting to work.
• Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.

NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-conclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Your employment with ORCCA is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Employer with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORCCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operation.

Please inform Human Resources at 541-435-7090 or hr[at]orcca.us if you require a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary : $20 - $27