What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Engagement Coordinator - Early Childhood Resource Center position at Sisters of Charity Health System?
The Early Childhood Resource Center is recruiting for a full-time Parent Engagement Coordinator for the Canton office. The Parent Engagement Coordinator provides programming for parents, links parents to community resources, and collaborates with community partners on family initiatives.
- Reports to: Parent Engagement Supervisor
- Working conditions: flexible schedule is required, as is travel throughout the community
- Classification: exempt
Job Duties
- Provide family programs and services that are evidence-based and that focus on improving parent-child relationships.
- Develop and coordinate specialized programming for parents and children.
- Reach out to families, building relationships with the families and the agencies that serve them.
- Become certified to provide parenting classes, including Active Parenting Now, Parent Cafés, 24/7 Dad, and Parenting Wisely.
- Schedule parent education classes, including securing locations and arranging for child care and food as needed.
- Ensure proper evaluation of programming by collecting demographic information, administering pre- and post-course surveys, measuring functional metrics, and completing other reporting requirements.
- Engage in individual case management sessions with parents to assess needs, assign responsibilities, establish goals, and develop strategies for meeting those goals.
- Conduct small group presentations, schedule and facilitate peer support groups, mediate between co-parents, and conduct problem-solving sessions.
- Provide linkages and referrals to community agencies that help parents address barriers to positive parenting practices.
- Provide parents vital information on child development, co-parenting, supervised visits, parenting time orders, navigating the court system, establishing paternity, and related topics
- Participate in community initiatives that promote positive parenting, healthy child development, and school readiness
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or five years of relevant experience.
- An understanding of parenting best practices and early childhood development.
- Knowledge of available community resources.
- Knowledge of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual meetings platforms.
- Cultural competency and cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.
