Family Engagement Liaison

Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time, paid experience in social services or a related field that has included working with parents, schools and children or community organizations.

All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• communication skills and techniques.
• the economic and social problems experience by urban families.
• the functions and resources of community organizations and social service
agencies providing services to families and children in Philadelphia.
• office principles, practices and procedures.
• personal computer applications that are used to create reports and documents.

Early Childhood Specialty
Demonstrated ability to:
• work effectively with parents/guardians to address their specific concerns.
• work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as initiative’s outreach events dictate.
• have reliable transportation as the position requires working in multiple school locations.
• employ tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive issues and
hostile attitudes.
• promote and encourage parental participation in PreK program wide and initiatives.
• promote and encourage parental participation in a variety of District-wide initiatives.
• understand and respect the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations.
• use appropriate technology and a variety of software applications in order to create reports, maintain records and provide data as needed.
• host parent meetings and attend community meetings off school site and in the local community and or neighborhoods.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.