Parent 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 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 an equal opportunity employer.  

JOB SUMMARY

This position helps establish and maintain parent engagement programs and services to prevent child abuse and neglect. These might include support groups, parent cafes, parent education, and advisory councils. Assist in strengthening families within a network for parents and those in a caretaker role. Help to reduce isolation and increase contact between parents and caregivers in an effort to educate, enhance parenting skills and provide support. This position will be responsible for conducting services and support for the Sedgwick County Early Childhood Block Grant Parent Engagement/Education Program as well as Fatherhood Engagement/Education with The Opportunity Project Early Childhood Block Grant. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Parent Engagement Programs and Services Responsibilities             
  • Implement and conduct assigned parent engagement programs and services to support high risk families.
  • Recruit families to participate in programs and services.
    
• Community Relations Responsibilities                                               
  • Contact agencies to help establish and maintain parent engagement programs and services and meet with community and KCSL internal partners to provide program and marketing information. 
  • Respond to requests for information, speaking engagements and inquiries regarding parent engagement programs and services. All marketing materials will be developed with the KCSL Communications Dept.
• Collection and Data 
  • Collect and record data on group attendance, personnel involved, and current status. 
  • Encourage groups to cooperate with required paperwork collection. 
• Parent Leadership Advisory Council                                                   
  • Build and maintain a local parent advisory council, including holding regular meetings. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience working with the public
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience working with parents