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.

• Valid credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field and must be within 18 months of hire. 

• 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  

All Specialties 

• Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o communication skills and techniques.  

o the economic and social problems experience by urban families

o the functions and resources of community organizations and social service agencies providing services to families and children in Philadelphia.

o office principles, practices and procedures. 

o personal computer applications that are used to create reports and documents.

Early Childhood (Head Start) Specialty 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

o work effectively with parents/guardians to address their specific concerns.

o work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as initiative’s outreach

o enroll children in the PreK program, including but not limited to recruitment, determining eligibility for funding sources, managing data, etc. 

o respond to concerns/issues raised by parents/guardians with empathy, and effectiveness; helps the school community develop a family-friendly school climate amongst staff, students and families. 

o assist families in developing and creating family goals that will improve self sustainment. 

o develops programs and activities designed to engage families in improving school readiness achievement.

o develop and implement effective family involvement strategies to empower families as key decision makers in schools and how to be advocates for their children. 

o responsible for classroom assignments and monitoring attendance.

o develop volunteer activities at school sites and improves recruitment, enrollment and attendance by increasing parent attendance and participation. 

o be responsible for providing families with the school newsletter and other school communication; reaches out to families through mailings, phone calls, and face to-face meetings in an effort to inform families about ways in which they can help their children succeed. 

o assist in hosting parent meetings and attend community meetings on and off site.

o serves as a school-based intermediary contact and liaison between  administrators and families for concerns and comments made by community members with the goal of finding a resolution. 

o conducts home visits with families to provide access to needed resources when necessary. 

o attends required collaboration meetings and training led by the Supervisor/Administrator. 

o reports daily activities and goals to the Supervisor. 

o performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate Supervisor/Administrator. 

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.