Job Description

Summary

Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Center for Early Learning Director the Family Support Specialist will perform all tasks required by the program/assignment. The Family Support Specialist will serve as a key resource for families, providing support and resources to strengthen family engagement and enhance children?s learning and development. 

Duties

• Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with families, children and staff in the RCEL community

• Support the process of recruiting, enrolling and orienting families to the RCEL community.

• Provide individualized support to families, including connecting families with relevant community resources.

• Share information resources with families related to child development and parenting to support families in achieving their goals for their child?s wellbeing.

• Facilitates the RCEL Family Advisory Board.

• Works in collaboration with the Director to manage program communications to families.

• Works in collaboration with staff to plan and implement program and classroom family engagement activities.

• Engages in family conferences as needed.

• Ensure that family engagement and support services are culturally sensitive, inclusive and equitable.

• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, including meeting with families in other locations, such as their homes. 

• Work with teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of children.

• Gather input and feedback from families to inform program improvement and family engagement priorities.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information, performances and records as prescribed by law and in accordance with C.E.S. policies and procedures.

• Possesses a working knowledge of and follows both C.E.S. and program specific policies and procedures applicable to the assignment and areas of responsibility.

• Complies with all federal, state and agency regulations on conduct and ethical behavior.

• Engages in reflection and self-evaluation and seeks opportunities for professional growth.

• Performs other functions/responsibilities related to the unique needs of the job or program as assigned. 

Requirements

• Candidates must have a BA in early childhood, human services, social work, or related field. 

• A minimum of three years of experience working with families and children of preschool age.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or Portuguese speaking

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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