Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Family Engagement Liaison develops, implements, supports, and evaluates all programming to
support parents being a connected, vital part of their children’s educational journey :
- Provides access to school programming (i.e after-school tutoring, after-school reflection, summer
enrichment) and community resources.
Seeks partnerships to support families.Support school teams in developing monthly partner-based workshops to enhance familyengagement and educational experiences.
Conducts wellness checks (i.e, health, attendance, academic progress).Assist in setting up truancy meetings and providing resources to help develop a strong, family,school attendance plan.
Have periodic meetings with caseworkers, social workers, or external community partnerAssist in creating a parent volunteer and recognition program.Helps to develop attendance and school-wide acknowledgment and reward initiatives.Assist school teams (Dean of Scholar and School Counselors) in coordinating the parentorientation experience
Other duties as assignRequirements : Entry Level
Bilingual in English / Spanish and can speak and write English and Spanish fluently.
Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing to parents and communitymembers.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Gestalt’s mission.A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the Dean of Scholar andSchool Counselor, the responsibility for the development of effective parent relationships and
engagement within the school.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as aparent counselor or social worker.
Must demonstrate keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills.This role must be able to present to and influence all levels and act as a change agent.Must be able to develop and implement initiatives and programs with minimal supervision.Must be a self-starter with the experience and the ability to frame issues / opportunities for school leaders and senior management.A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners.Experience and / or knowledge of family resources in the Memphis community is strongly preferred.
