Family and Community Engagement Specialist

ANTICIPATED OPENING

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position:                   Family and Community Engagement Specialist -Grant Funded

Work Year:                                       11 Months

Effective Date

of Employment:                                2024-2025 School Year

Salary:                                               $55,000 to $60,000 annually based on education and                                                      experience

• Competitive Salary
• Eight GIC Health Plan Options
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Options
• Auto and Home Insurance Options
• Wellness Programs and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit Union with Competitive Rates
• 403 (b) Retirement
• Personal and Sick Days

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Haverhill Public Schools. We are an urban district that welcomes and educates all students and families. Haverhill Public Schools has a student enrollment of over 7800 scholars in 16 schools across the district. We also have a Family Resources Center at the Burnham School which houses Registration, Transportation, Multilingual, Attendance and our Nursing Departments. To learn more information about Haverhill Public Schools please visit our website at www.haverhill-ps.org.

The Haverhill Public Schools subscribe to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Learn more about us...

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Responsible to Supervisor of Health Services, Superintendent of Schools, or Designee

Statement of Duties:

• Responsible for supporting the overall educational and social/emotional goals of the district.
• Social/Emotional support/processing for youth and families
• Ongoing communication with district principals, teachers and students in order to support the success of students and families
• Develop catalog of school and community based services for website and print materials
• Support families as they enter our school community and help connect them to resources so that they are better equipped when beginning school
• Visit local resources and network with community agencies
• Engage families and youth to facilitate or coordinate community and school based services
• Case management for families entering HPS with siblings across multiple schools
• Access to SNAP student health record database to collect and document referrals, resources, and support efforts and for progress monitoring
• Work collaboratively with nursing and mental behavioral health staff as well as with community mental health providers and partners
• Conduct a community mental health needs assessment and provide report to administration
• Collaborate on district policy and protocol related to mental health services and response
• Assist with SBIRT screenings
• Attend community based meetings
• Provide and/or assist with community trainings as needed in partnership with health/mental health staff
• Provide and/or assist with professional development for staff, as needed
• Home visits, as needed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or other health related field – Required.
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with HPS families, nurses, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to conduct home visits and to write developmental histories.
• Knowledge of area mental health services available for HPS families and staff.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community resources

• Closing Date for Receipt
• of Application: Until filled
• Applicant Tracking Posting #:

• School Spring Posting #:
• Address all Applications and
• Letter of Intent to: Haverhill Public Schools
• Human Resource Department
• 4 Summer Street - Room 104
• Haverhill, MA 01830

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000