Healthy Families Family Engagement Coordinator

About Kansas Children's Service League

Stronger families start at Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL's mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

At Kansas Children's Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency's mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the diversity and differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is more than an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a company culture that celebrates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion among all people.

JOB SUMMARY

The Healthy Families Family Engagement Coordinator (HFFEC) is responsible for community outreach and recruitment to engage new families. This position is also responsible for parent engagement activities for families after enrollment into the program, and may carry a small caseload during times when program capacity is full.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Community Outreach
  • Develop and maintain a list of community partners as potential referral sources and provide regular communication with partners regarding program openings to enroll new families.
  • Market the program to potential new referral sources, making in person visits to community partners, giving program presentations, and implementing creative methods to recruit and retain families.
  • Attend community meetings and participate in community events to promote the program and connect with families who might enroll.
• Parent Engagement Coordination
  • Develop a Parent Advisory Council for the local area and recruit families to participate utilizing a diversity, equity, and inclusion approach.
  • Lead the planning and be present at quarterly (or more often) Family Time events.
  • Lead support groups and/or play group opportunities for program participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when providing supportive services
• Able to work flexible schedule which could include some evening/weekend hours

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in human services or fields related to working with children and families
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement