Bilingual Family & Community Engagement Support Specialist

About It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV):

ITAV is a beacon for educating and loving Black children. We provide a comprehensive, culturally responsive social justice education and life-empowering social services. At ITAV, learning is fun and transformative, teaching is innovative, and knowledge is not bound by the walls of the classroom. Students, staff, and families are empowered to be civically engaged and make positive change by addressing local, national, and global issues.  

Role:

The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department of ITAV is seeking a Bilingual Family Support Specialist to join our team. The Family Support Team at ITAV helps families access an array of supports and services that promote the well-being of families, students, and the community.

The Family Support Specialist is primarily responsible for increasing the strength and resilience of families through the provision of comprehensive case management services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Assist families in addressing health care barriers and ensuring each family has a primary care physician

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  Prepare and distribute health reminders in a timely manner

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  Ensure student health compliance by collecting physical exams, immunizations, and dental records

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  Develop and maintain meaningful and productive relationships with students and families 

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  Facilitate individual and group discussions and activities with families and/or community members

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  Complete family assessment within 45 days of enrollment and provide the family with relevant referrals

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  Provide bi-monthly follow-up case notes for all service connections and referrals

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  Attend community events as needed  to connect with families and resources in the community

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  Assist families in creating and achieving goals each school year

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  Lead and assist in planning family and community engagement activities

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  Implement family engagement best practices to encourage family participation in program activities 

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  Audit and maintain compliance of student files

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  Engage in regular professional development and training

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  Casenote all staff/family interactions in a timely manner within 24 hours

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  In collaboration with the enrollment team, recruit for full program enrollment 

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  Perform other duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

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  Impact: Step into a pivotal role within our organization, where you'll serve as a cornerstone in the support system for hundreds of families.

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  Growth: Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and expansion, offerin