Student and Family Engagement Specialist

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave Audubon PA 19403
(610)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Student and Family Engagement Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Program Leader
Organization Summary :The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater
Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983 TLC is an
entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education coaching and counseling services to
public school students and their families. For more information please visit

The Student and Family Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in promoting student attendance
and engagement through a comprehensive approach that includes direct intervention stakeholder
engagement and community collaboration. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to addressing
and eliminating truancy conducting home visits and developing tailored solutions to support
student attendance and family engagement.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies to eliminate truancy and improve student attendance.
Conduct home visits to engage with students and families understanding their challenges and
needs.
Engage stakeholders including students families school staff and community partners to foster
a supportive environment for student success.
Identify and connect students and families with resources to address barriers to attendance and
engagement.
Provide case management services to support students and their families including making
appropriate referrals to community resources.
Maintain effective communication with school staff providing updates and collaborating on
student attendance improvement plans.
Complete and monitor Student Attendance Improvement Plans ensuring they are tailored to meet
the needs of individual students.

Education & Experience:
Masters degree in Social Work Education Counseling or a related field is preferred.
Experience in case management social work or a related field particularly within an
educational setting.
BiLingual a plus (Spanish/English)
Strong understanding of the challenges and barriers that can affect student attendance and
engagement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with
students families and school staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team demonstrating initiative and
problemsolving skills.
Knowledge of community resources and services that can support students and families.
Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Valid drivers license and ability to conduct home visits.

Work Hours: This is a fulltime 10month position 43 week position

Work Environment: Chester Upland School District

EEO Statement:

TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any
legally recognized basis including but not limited to race age color religion sex marital
status national origin citizenship ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or
any other basis
recognized by federal state or local law.