United Way Miami
Specialist, Family Engagement (Early Education)(3 Wks PTO)
United Way Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Specialist, Family Engagement (Early Education) (3 Wks PTO)
Join United Way Miami as a Specialist, Family Engagement (Early Education). The Specialist will build relationships with enrolled families, support program foundations, and promote child outcomes.
Salary Range:
$41,209.00–$59,765.68 annually
Benefits (The Good Stuff)
3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
12 Paid Holidays
12 PTO Paid Days
Competitive Health Benefits Package
Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
Short Term Disability at NO COST
Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
Free Monthly Transit Card
Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service
UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 40‑48 families at a time while serving as the Family Engagement Specialist (FES) at assigned Early Head Start‑Child Care Partnership (EHS‑CCP) sites.
Implement and follow the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework to enhance and coordinate program services to increase family engagement and collaboration.
Create partnerships with families to promote parent‑child relationships and family well‑being.
Support family’s safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations, and develop individual plans to support family’s goals.
Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
Enhance parent‑child relationships and support parents’ roles as the first and lifelong educators of their children.
Support families in being active program participants and in following program policies and requirements to build personal responsibility (such as child assessments, health documents, parenting programs, etc.).
Educate parents on Policy Council and other available committees and community opportunities that promote parent leadership and advocacy, along with supporting families as they engage in volunteering.
Recruit families and assist in completing applications and obtaining subsidies for the Early Learning Coalition – School Readiness program.
Complete home visits to client/family residences for enrollments, due to absenteeism, or child safety/well‑being concerns.
Provide social/emotional support to families and referrals to proper services in crisis situations.
Facilitate network/group activities and monthly events for your caseload that support family’s strengths, interests, and needs.
Support families in using community resources that enhance family’s well‑being and children’s learning and development.
Act as a member of a comprehensive service team so that family service activities are coordinated and integrated throughout the program. Serve as the main communication link between families and other program staff.
Assist with planning, development and implementation of goals and Early Head Start Performance Standards, with team members, site staff and family members to facilitate a seamless system of program delivery.
Ensure compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards. Assist team members, site staff and caseload with the planning, development, and implementation of goals, Performance Standards, and EHS‑CCP Policies to facilitate a seamless system of program delivery.
Implement and maintain a monitoring system to ensure all procedures as stated in the Head Start Program Performance Standards under Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) are met.
Work in collaboration with site director to fill enrollment vacancies as needed at the individual sites; take responsibility in the recruitment, collection, and screening of applications and subsequent enrollment of children and families.
Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 85% and, in collaboration with others, develop an improvement plan.
Become knowledgeable in the use of Child Plus for the management and documentation of all work done with children and families.
Responsible for monthly tracking and producing required reports for the Program Information Report data relevant to the Family Engagement service area.
Collect and analyze information to find new solutions to challenges as part of ongoing monitoring to continuously improve services.
Maintain confidentiality in all service areas.
Participate actively in opportunities for continuous professional development.
Actively advocate for the needs of children and families as it pertains to the EHS‑CCP program.
Actively participate in the Reflective Supervision process.
During the first 18 months of employment, complete the Family Engagement Credential.
Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related area. Master’s degree preferred. 15 Professional Development (In‑Service) hours per year, including CPR.
Experience Requirements Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems, general knowledge of policy and procedure compliance, enrollment data gathering and analysis, and familiarity with Head Start performance standards, philosophy, and mission.
Technology Requirements Advanced computer literacy including database management, spreadsheets, word processing, and e‑mail. Knowledge of modern web browsers.
Other Essential Knowledge/Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpretation and problem‑solving abilities; ability to interpret policies and regulations; professional conduct in independent and team environments.
Apply with confidence!
Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement. If you’re enthusiastic about a role, apply even if your experience or education isn’t an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization.
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Salary Range:
$41,209.00–$59,765.68 annually
Benefits (The Good Stuff)
3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
12 Paid Holidays
12 PTO Paid Days
Competitive Health Benefits Package
Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
Short Term Disability at NO COST
Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
Free Monthly Transit Card
Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service
UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 40‑48 families at a time while serving as the Family Engagement Specialist (FES) at assigned Early Head Start‑Child Care Partnership (EHS‑CCP) sites.
Implement and follow the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework to enhance and coordinate program services to increase family engagement and collaboration.
Create partnerships with families to promote parent‑child relationships and family well‑being.
Support family’s safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations, and develop individual plans to support family’s goals.
Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
Enhance parent‑child relationships and support parents’ roles as the first and lifelong educators of their children.
Support families in being active program participants and in following program policies and requirements to build personal responsibility (such as child assessments, health documents, parenting programs, etc.).
Educate parents on Policy Council and other available committees and community opportunities that promote parent leadership and advocacy, along with supporting families as they engage in volunteering.
Recruit families and assist in completing applications and obtaining subsidies for the Early Learning Coalition – School Readiness program.
Complete home visits to client/family residences for enrollments, due to absenteeism, or child safety/well‑being concerns.
Provide social/emotional support to families and referrals to proper services in crisis situations.
Facilitate network/group activities and monthly events for your caseload that support family’s strengths, interests, and needs.
Support families in using community resources that enhance family’s well‑being and children’s learning and development.
Act as a member of a comprehensive service team so that family service activities are coordinated and integrated throughout the program. Serve as the main communication link between families and other program staff.
Assist with planning, development and implementation of goals and Early Head Start Performance Standards, with team members, site staff and family members to facilitate a seamless system of program delivery.
Ensure compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards. Assist team members, site staff and caseload with the planning, development, and implementation of goals, Performance Standards, and EHS‑CCP Policies to facilitate a seamless system of program delivery.
Implement and maintain a monitoring system to ensure all procedures as stated in the Head Start Program Performance Standards under Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) are met.
Work in collaboration with site director to fill enrollment vacancies as needed at the individual sites; take responsibility in the recruitment, collection, and screening of applications and subsequent enrollment of children and families.
Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 85% and, in collaboration with others, develop an improvement plan.
Become knowledgeable in the use of Child Plus for the management and documentation of all work done with children and families.
Responsible for monthly tracking and producing required reports for the Program Information Report data relevant to the Family Engagement service area.
Collect and analyze information to find new solutions to challenges as part of ongoing monitoring to continuously improve services.
Maintain confidentiality in all service areas.
Participate actively in opportunities for continuous professional development.
Actively advocate for the needs of children and families as it pertains to the EHS‑CCP program.
Actively participate in the Reflective Supervision process.
During the first 18 months of employment, complete the Family Engagement Credential.
Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related area. Master’s degree preferred. 15 Professional Development (In‑Service) hours per year, including CPR.
Experience Requirements Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems, general knowledge of policy and procedure compliance, enrollment data gathering and analysis, and familiarity with Head Start performance standards, philosophy, and mission.
Technology Requirements Advanced computer literacy including database management, spreadsheets, word processing, and e‑mail. Knowledge of modern web browsers.
Other Essential Knowledge/Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpretation and problem‑solving abilities; ability to interpret policies and regulations; professional conduct in independent and team environments.
Apply with confidence!
Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement. If you’re enthusiastic about a role, apply even if your experience or education isn’t an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization.
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