Family Liaison at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc

Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

21.19

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Recruitment, Enrollment, Health Screenings, Case Management, Family Services, Goal Setting, Home Visits, Community Engagement, Partnership Development, Communication, Presentation Skills, Data Entry, Compliance Monitoring, Collaboration, Needs Assessment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Title: Family Liaison Program: Thrive to Five Program Classification: Permanent/Full-Time/Hourly Location: Downtown Lancaster This position has an anticipated start date of 6/8/2026. JOB SUMMARY The job of Family Liaison is to provide specific support to families in Head Start program and network with community organizations to enhance the lives of those families. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance * Implements ERSEA process implements recruitment strategies for geographic area; participates in community-based events to actively recruit and build waiting list for service region including evening and weekends. * Completes applications as applicable and gathers information for selection of children to enroll in the Thrive to Five program. * Informs ERSEA manager of openings and works collaboratively to fill vacancies. Child Health & Wellness * Works with teachers to inform families of scheduled health screenings and ensure child’s attendance on screening day. * Follows health procedures to ensure compliance. * Participates in collaborative case management conversations with the early learning coordinator and teacher and uses information to plan comprehensive family support strategies. * Initiates collection of required health information per funding requirements including health, dental, special diets and/or referrals; collaborates as needed with health manager and works to ensure family follow up as required. * Enters health-related information into database; alerts management to trends and patterns impacting program effectiveness, and reviews routinely for follow up on vision, hearing, dental and EPSDT referrals following Thrive to Five guidelines (30/45/90 days). Family Services * Completes the strengths matrix and uses it to help families set goals and establish a plan to attain them. * Collaborates with early learning supervisors and teachers to review family needs and prioritize caseloads. * Conducts home visits with families based on the level of need to follow up on the established plan, referrals, and effectiveness of services accessed. Community Engagement * Work collaboratively with the school districts and community partners. Additionally, some will work collaboratively with the United Way P-3 partnership collective impact grant. * Collaborate with community organizations to deepen partnerships for the benefit of families, children, and staff attend community meetings, as directed by one’s supervisor, with the expectation of sharing appropriate information about the Thrive to Five program & make presentations to small groups as needed. * Serve as a bridge of communication between schools and families. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * A high school diploma. Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in non-related field plus 3 years’ experience working with families with young children. * * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. **Please see attached for full job description** We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered: * Sign-on Bonus, only available to external candidates * Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance/Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance/ EAP Program * Generous number of PTO Days banked annually * Paid Parental Leave * Tuition Reimbursement * Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program Equal Employment Opportunity CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Family Liaison provides specific support to families enrolled in the Head Start program and networks with community organizations to enhance family lives. Key duties involve implementing the ERSEA process, coordinating child health and wellness follow-ups, and conducting home visits to support established family goals.