Reengagement Specialist

Partner for Rural Impact's (PRI) work began more than 30 years ago with a place-based partnership in Appalachian Kentucky, where we’ve shown demographics don’t have to determine destiny. Today, we partner with rural leaders and allies across the country to share that work and build local partnerships that put young people on a path to economic mobility.

The Reengagement Specialist is a full-time, grant-funded position supporting Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) East Texas Opportunity Youth initiative. Reporting to the Director of Opportunity Youth, the Reengagement Specialist works to reconnect young adults ages 16–24 who are disconnected from education or employment and supports students at risk of disengaging from school, in accordance with grant eligibility requirements. The Reengagement Specialist provides individualized student success coaching, facilitates workshops, and connects participants with resources and opportunities that support high school completion and successful transitions to postsecondary education, training, and employment.

Working collaboratively with partner school districts, families, and community organizations, the Reengagement Specialist helps strengthen student engagement, persistence, and long-term success.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide individualized and small group coaching to strengthen participant attendance, engagement, goal setting, and overall success
• Assist participants in developing individualized action plans, addressing barriers, and making progress toward education, training, and employment goals
• Conduct outreach and support participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and ongoing engagement
• Promote youth voice and create opportunities for participants to contribute to program planning and continuous improvement

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops focused on personal development, life skills, leadership, and college and career readiness
• Connect participants with educational pathways, workforce training, employment opportunities, and other resources that support their goals
• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing follow-up to encourage successful transitions and sustained engagement

• Collaborate with partner school districts to identify eligible participants, coordinate services, and support student success
• Engage families, community organizations, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, to address participant needsand support achievement of individual goals
• Develop and maintain knowledge of available community resources and coordinate referrals with established service providers

• Maintain accurate and timely participant records, service documentation, and progress updates in accordance with organizational and grant requirements
• Assist with collecting participant feedback, tracking program outcomes, and compiling information to support grant reporting and continuous improvement
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and refer needs requiring specialized assistance to the Director of Opportunity Youth or an appropriate professional
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement activities to strengthen program effectiveness
• Other…