Family Engagement Facilitator Position Available In Westchester, New York

Family Engagement Facilitator 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Valhalla, NY 10595 • Hybrid work The Community Support Network is home to all three of the Hudson Valley’s Early Childhood and School-age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers funded through New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education’s Educational Partnership. Our work focuses on empowering schools, families and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities and outcomes for all students with disabilities. We are currently recruiting for a full time Family Engagement Facilitator to join the team at WIHD. This position is hybrid and will need to be able to travel throughout the mid-hudson valley. The Family Engagement Facilitator (FEF) will serve as project coordinator for respective teams and collaborate in providing high quality, coordinated services to all constituents with the goal of improving outcomes for children with disabilities. Coordinating with a network of regional and NYS professionals, the FEF will provide training and support to a wide variety of stakeholders of the disability community, including individuals and families, early childhood program or school staff, and professionals.

Some Essential Functions Include:

Using a systematized process, provide targeted professional development and technical assistance to identified groups around a common topic. Participants can include families, Educational Organization staff, or community groups, etc. Actively participate in regional planning and the development of high-quality support plans;. Plan, facilitate and conduct regional support plans, trainings, learning plans and coaching sessions; Collaborate and conduct a needs assessment with identified Educational Organizations to determine specialist deployment, and to better understand the systems change required within that district; Take initiative by analyzing, developing and implement training for professionals and families/community members as member of the CSN and other community teams to ensure integrated, efficient, and effective delivery of services.

Qualifications:

Kind and Length of Experience:

3 years minimum experience in education; knowledge of the special education process and regulations; Familiarity and comfort with technology and MS Office applications; Experience with: Expertise in delivering professional development and technical assistance in early childhood, K12, and/or special education; Experience collaborating effectively with diverse community stakeholders;

Education Level:

Master’s Degree in Science to include Education, Social Work or Psychology or Bachelors plus 5+ years’ experience in Special Education and Professional Development;

Travel Requirements:

Drivers license with the ability to travel independently throughout the Hudson Valley region of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess and Orange counties, as well to Albany for meetings at least three times a year, as well carry and transport training materials and equipment;

Language Requirements:

English/Spanish Fluency is preferred;

Professional Development:

20 hours of professional development as determined by the onboarding needs assessment. WIHD is deeply committed to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We seek to ensure that qualified applicants are considered for employment and are not discriminated against with regard to race, color, national origin, citizen status, creed, religion, religious affiliations, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.