• Collaborate with program staff and school partners to ensure alignment of goals, consistent communication, and support in creating a plan for parent engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Recruit and conduct outreach to parents through flyers, phone calls, and in-person engagement.
• Track and report on family engagement activities and maintain accurate records, as needed.
• Help organize and support family engagement events and activities (e.g. workshops, celebrations, field trips, etc.).
• Advocate on behalf of parents.
• Assists in conflict resolution alongside Youth Guidance Program Leaders and School Administration.
• Attend relevant meetings, including team meetings, school led meetings, community events, parent meetings, and other stakeholder gatherings.
• Complete all required training and compliance requests.
• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant job experience.
• At least two years’ experience working in a school setting
• Must be committed to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
• Must function well in group and team settings.
• Must possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.

• Experience and comfort working with diverse populations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Rapport building
• Service oriented
• Knowledge of social service or education programs
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)

• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact
• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality
• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self-starter
• Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others
• Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values

Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).