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: Clinical Director

Organization Summary:Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983 TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communitiesone moment one choice one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania TLC operates across multiple states providing K-12 alternative education comprehensive mental and behavioral health services coaching counseling and trauma-informed training. Additionally TLC collaborates with school districts universities hospitals police departments and nonprofit organizations offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

Position Summary:
Student & Family Engagement Specialist

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.
Bi-Lingual 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 problem-solving 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 full-time 10-month 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.