Parent & Family Engagement Liaison Job Round Lake area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

summary of position

the parent & family engagement liaison works with parents/caregivers in collaboration with schools and community social service providers to support a parent/caregiver in the physical, social, emotional, and educational development of their child.

minimum knowledge, skills and abilities education and experience

must have a bachelor's degree.
bachelor’s degree in social work or other human‑services related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
experience in early childhood development and special needs.
fluent in english, spanish preferred.

credentials

active driver’s license in order to complete home and community visits.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

knowledge of and respect for diverse cultural, linguistic, environmental, and family backgrounds, and the ability to apply this understanding to support students’ learning and development.
knowledge of child development, including cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs, and the factors that influence these areas.
knowledge of relevant district, state, and regulatory laws, rules, and requirements, including those related to licensure, background checks, and ethical practice.
ability to work effectively and collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams, including families and external stakeholders.
strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, demonstrating sensitivity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
ability to establish, maintain, and support positive relationships with families, including reinforcing the parent/caregiver role in a child’s development.
ability to organize, prepare, and manage materials and information to support students, parents/caregivers, and program needs while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
ability to exercise sound judgment, ethical decision‑making, and confidentiality, particularly when communicating about students and families.
ability to work independently with initiative, demonstrating reliability, dependability, and effective problem‑solving skills.
ability to travel between multiple work sites as required, including possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, required insurance, and compliance with the employee driving policy.

essential functions

serves as a liaison between parents/caregivers and the district, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

works with, encourages, and supports parents/caregivers of young children in a variety of settings, including homes, daycares, schools, and community sites.

links parents/caregivers with lake county and community agencies and resources that provide social, educational, and family support services.

assists in coordinating birth–5 services, providing parents/caregivers with education, information, and referrals related to early intervention supports and programming.

facilitates parent universities, training sessions, and family engagement activities aligned with the goals of the mountaintop project, preschool for all (pfa) and preschool for all expansion (pfae) programs.

supports parents/caregivers in their role as their child’s primary educator and advocate, including strategies to reinforce learning and development at home.

ensures that parent/caregiver outreach and engagement efforts are aligned with the mission, vision, and guidelines of the mountaintop project, pfa and pfae programs.

maintains regular, professional communication with parents/caregivers, team members, program leadership, and external stakeholders while ensuring confidentiality.

attends required meetings related to participating children and families, to support mountaintop project, pfa and pfae programs.

prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate records, case notes, surveys, and documentation required for program compliance and reporting.

facilitates the timely and accurate completion and submission of required documentation by team members in accordance with program guidelines.

completes closing and exit documentation for children transitioning out of the program in compliance with mountaintop project procedures.

maintains productivity expectations,…