Community Services for Children is seeking Family Engagement Partners to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families. The Family Engagement Partner implements comprehensive family engagement services in partnership with child development services - through home visitation that supports the individualized goals of family members, building on and supporting strengths, and maximizing family involvement.

Work Environment :

We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected as a 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning - and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance - offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

Implement comprehensive family development services through home visitation Support the individualized goals of family members, building on and supporting strengths, and maximizing family involvement in all program and agency services to support school readiness goals Complete Family Assessment and establish a Family Partnership Agreement with each assigned family within 45 days of enrollment Guide parents in coordination with teaching staff, by jointly planning, implementing individual, and group parent-child experiences to enhance parents' participation in their child's educational program, including parent-child activities and visiting the child's classroom

Requirements :

Bilingual (speak/read/write) English/Spanish required Bachelor's or Associate's Degree required in Human Services - Social Work, Sociology, Human Development, Family Studies, or related field Knowledge of human behavior and development, health education, and group facilitation Commitment to developing helping relationships, collaborating with families, and working with low-income families and children Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills Valid driver's license and full-time use of car, and ability to transport families in private vehicle Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs and assist children as needed Ability to flex work hours to meet program needs, including being able to work 1-3 evenings per week and occasional

Saturdays Benefits:

Full Time, Part Year:

about 6-8 weeks off over summer (generally follows a school year calendar) Low cost/rich benefits Paid leave for sick and personal days Paid holidays Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan 40 hours/week, 45 weeks/year $20.68/hour •Due to a high volume of applicants, only resumes listing a qualifying degree will be considered. These positions are located within the Lehigh Valley, PA.