Family Outreach Specialist

Family Outreach Specialist

Family Outreach Specialist 260/days per yr 7:45am-4:30pm M-F $24/hr Interested applicants please complete an online application. Excellent Benefits EOE

General Information

Title:

Family Outreach Specialist Union Status:
Exempt

Department:
Multilingual Programs Work Year: 260 Day Director of Preschool Programming &

Location:

ESC

Reports To:

Multilingual Asst Supt ISBE Annually by the Asst Supt of Administrator/EIS Code 107 Evaluation:

Classification/Code:
Multilingual Programs Supervisory FLSA Status:
Exempt N/A

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

The Family Outreach Specialist will work collaboratively with families, education staff and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs (including mental health, medical, dental, and developmental milestones) and working with families to set and achieve ambitious family goals.

Essential Functions

Eligibility and Recruitment

• Support program efforts, spend time in the community, and conduct outreach to identify and recruit the most at-risk children in the community.
• Educate families about the importance of early learning programs and support families in completing the enrollment process.
• Educate families about benefits and importance of regular attendance and connect families to resources as appropriate.
• Identify and develop potential partnerships with community entities with access to priority populations.

Comprehensive Services

• Assess family needs and identify parent/guardian goals for family. Refer families to community resources to support comprehensive needs.
• Maintain clear, written case notes that document family needs and goals, resources provided to address those needs/goals and family progress.
• Coordinate family meetings and workshops to educate families in the areas of child health, mental health, foundational school readiness skills, and child development.
• Assist families in establishing a medical and dental home for their children to ensure access to consistent healthcare; support referrals to mental health resources as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct home visits as needed to support home-school connection, address attendance concerns and provide family supports.
• Support program in seeking out and enrolling children with special needs, including empowering families as advocates for their children.

Parent Engagement and Education

• Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to engage families in the classroom and school/site, including meaningful volunteer opportunities. Ensure that the program maintains a welcoming environment for parents and caregivers.
• Engage families in a Parent Advisory Council inclusive of a diverse range of family perspectives and other leadership opportunities.
• Lead development and implementation of family education opportunities including connecting to local collaborations and community partners. Solicit family input on education offerings.
• Support communication with families in their home language, when possible, or facilitate translation so staff can communicate with all families.

Support kindergarten transition activities for families. Some evenings and weekend events are required. Home visits are also conducted as part of the services provided to families. Other Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Preschool standards
• Familiar with special education programs and services
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, and adult learning
• Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis, project planning, and evaluation
• Ability to make appropriate data based decisions
• Excellent oral, written, and public speaking communication skills
• Ability to use word…