Explore a Career with Community Action Partnership Lancaster and Saunders Counties

Explore a Career with Community Action Partnership Lancaster and Saunders Counties
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Family Engagement Specialist- Bilingual (Arabic)

Do you want to have a meaningful impact on the well-being of children and families? Do you want to empower families to achieve goals and positive outcomes?

Community Action Head Start is looking for dynamic Family Engagement Specialist - Bilingual (Arabic) to join us! In this role, our Family Engagement Specialist will work with children, families, and team members to enhance family well-being, promote positive parent-child relationships, and support families in a variety of areas.

We are looking for someone that loves working with young children and is passionate about providing all the resources necessary to positively impact the development of children. The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Head Start team to promote positive family engagement. This person will work with families to promote positive child and family outcomes.

Starting Pay: $19.02/hour.

The Role:

  • Coordinate the comprehensive Head Start services to families as they relate to early childhood education, health, mental health, social-emotional and parent education services.

  • Partner with teaching and administrative staff to develop and implement family engagement opportunities that enhance family well-being and promote positive parent-child relationships, support family members as lifelong educators and learners, connect family members to peers and their community and promote family members’ abilities to advocate and serve as leaders in their community.
  • Assist families as needed to address crisis events that may impact a child’s regular participation in the program and/or relate to basic family needs.
  • Providing interpretation and translation of information and communication for Arabic speaking families.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Social Work (preferred) or related field (Education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, Psychology).
  • Two years experience working in a community-based, culturally and/or social economically diverse, family-centered program.
  • Bilingual in Arabic.
  • Previous Head Start or Early Childhood Experience preferred.
  • Valid Nebraska Driver’s License and good driving record required.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off plan and 13+ paid holidays.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts families and children in our community.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@communityactionatwork.org and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start:

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Find the complete job listing and details at http://communityactionatwork.hireclick.com/jobboard

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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