Family & Community Engagement Specialist

ICF seeks a Family and Community Engagement Specialist to support the Quality Support Center. This position is essential in advancing the mission to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities for children and families. The specialist willassistproviders promote inclusive practices and foster the active engagement of families and communities. Working collaboratively with stakeholders the specialist will help ensure the programsobjectivesare achieved and uphold commitments to diversity equity and inclusion.

PreKis the pre-kindergarten initiative dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality affordable early learning experiences. The programs mission is to promote positive outcomes for children families and communities by:

Expanding access to quality pre-K education for all eligible children

Elevating instructional standards and operational excellence among providers

Advancing equity inclusion and cultural responsiveness

Strengthening community partnerships and family engagement

Utilizing data to drive continuous improvement and accountability. This position requires 20% or more local travel within the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted support to early learning providers to enhance family engagement and inclusive practices.
• Leadtrainingsand workshops for providers and partners on effective family and community engagement strategies.
• Coach educators and staff in implementing trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
• Embed trauma-informed methods in family engagement to foster safe supportive environments.
• Collect analyze and report data on engagement participation and partnerships;maintainaccuraterecords and ensuretimelystakeholder reporting.
• Cultivate andmaintainpartnerships with community organizations agencies subcontractors and other stakeholders to advance program goals.
• Prepare comprehensive activity and outcome reports sharing progress and recommendations with the Office of Children and Families (OCF) Intermediary and stakeholders.
• Strengthen early learning environments through robust family and community engagement.
• Champion inclusive practices supporting diverse and vulnerable children and families.
• Facilitate feedback between providers families and leadership for continuous improvement.
• Support provider engagement and capacity building to improve STAR ratings and program compliance.

BasicQualifications :

• Bachelorsor Mastersdegree in education social work human services or a related field
• Minimum of5yearsofexperience in family engagement community outreach or early childhood education.
• 3 years providing technicalassistance professional development and instructional coaching.
• 2 years of experience withPhiladelphia/PA ECE including strong knowledge of Pennsylvanias Keystone STARS and early learning standards
• 1 years ofexpertisein adult learning coaching methodologies and quality improvement frameworks.
• 1 years ofexperience with Practice Based Coaching (PBC) and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)
• 1 years of experience withtrauma-informed approaches and inclusive culturally responsive practices.

Professional Skills:

• Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion; experience with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partner agencies and community organizations.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: