Family Engagement Specialist – Part time

Monday-Friday, 20 hours a week (daytime hours) (Seasonal until June 30, 2023)

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Community School Director at Queens Technical High School, the Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for promoting family wellness, strengthening community partnerships, and operating as a liaison between programs, school and home settings. Through integrated focus on academic services, socio- emotional support, and improved student learning, we can make our community stronger.

This position will be part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness, career readiness, and enrichment programming, as well as Adult and Immigrant Services

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Build communication and relationships with parents and caregivers
• Conduct outreach and communicate regularly with parents using various mediums like phone calls, automated messaging, social media, etc.
• Facilitate parent workshops, groups, and advisory meetings as needed
• Update the community resource directory as needed
• Collaborate with the Parent Association to connect families to resources
• Track attendance for parents enrolled in activities and workshops on Salesforce and other databases
• Submit regular program reports, attendance sheets, and complete other administrative duties as assigned
• Meet with stakeholders to share progress, challenges, and best practices as needed
• Mentor a caseload of 2-5 students
• Collaborate constructively with coworkers and communicate regularly with the Community School Director
• Serve as a positive role model and uphold professional behavior
• Assist with other Sunnyside Youth Futures initiatives, projects, and events as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• High school diploma required. Some college acceptable, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with families in a school setting preferred
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective
• Maintains professionalism working with high school students and families
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse cultural, educational, social and economic students and families

How to apply: E-mail a cover letter and resume to Madeline Hatcher, Community School Director.  Please put “Family Engagement Specialist – Part time” in the subject line                                                

Please Note: If hired, Sunnyside Community Services requires proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Employer