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IL Network of Child Care Resource Inc. - Rock Island, IL
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Family and Community Engagement Specialist at INCCRRA plays a crucial role in supporting the Early Childhood Regional and Community System. This position focuses on engaging families and caregivers, ensuring their voices are central to decision-making processes, and fostering collaboration among community partners to enhance support for children and families. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about community engagement and have experience in family leadership and collective impact models.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Regional Council Manager and State Team to prioritize family voice in decision-making.
- Build and support connections with community partners to align efforts in supporting children and families.
- Engage in parent and community outreach to improve coordination with departmental activities.
- Facilitate feedback mechanisms between families and the Early Childhood Regional Community System.
- Deliver work on time and within budget, providing regular progress reports.
- Submit monthly reports on Family Council activities to the Central Office Team.
- Coordinate focus groups and meetings as needed.
- Implement creative strategies to engage families in the community.
- Support regional events, which may occur during evenings or weekends.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development, Social Work, or a related field.
- Four or more years of direct experience working with children and families, particularly in advisory roles.
- Knowledge of the diverse population of Illinois, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners.
- Understanding of culturally and racially responsive practices.
- Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in community organizing and relationship building preferred.
- Ability to simplify complex information for a general audience.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Residence or experience within the boundaries of the Region.
- Valid Illinois State Driver's License and minimum vehicle insurance requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in community organizing and relationship building.
Benefits
- Competitive employee wages
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- 13 days of PTO and 12 sick days in the first year
- 40 hours of time off in accordance with the Paid Leave for all Workers act
- 10 paid holidays and employee birthday off
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year
- Healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours
- Hybrid work environment
