Parent Engagement Meeting Facilitator

JOB PURPOSE: The Parent Engagement Meeting Facilitator is responsible for Parent Engagement Meetings at designated elementary schools to define barriers to attendance, identify strengths and needs, develop a plan of action, and strive to prevent the family from being unnecessarily involved in the child welfare system. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: - Program planning meetings with any new school systems and/or school staff as appropriate. - Establish shared Google Calendar for each participating school system. - Amend PEM forms for each school system. - Communicate with school staff regarding PEM referrals and scheduling. - Facilitate the Parent Engagement Meetings. - Develop action plan for the family. - Assist with making appropriate referrals to meet identified needs. - Provide follow-up call to the parent/caregiver within 3 to 4 weeks after the PEM. - Provide additional follow-up calls as needed or requested. - Enter PEM information for each meeting into the GenTrack reporting system. - Attend required state PEM meetings and CCC trainings as scheduled. - Collaborate with school systems to obtain year end attendance data. - Attend the Regional Network Meetings and advise community partners about the trends and overview of services. - Advocate for the best interest of the child. - Conduct confirmation calls with family prior to meeting to discuss purpose and introduce before meeting – this helps decrease number of “no shows” to meetings - Works with families for up to approximate twelve-week time period. Staff provides flexible services to families by offering more frequent visits or extending the length of services when needed to meet the family’s needs. - Carries a 4-5 case load during the summer, ensuring that cases are opened and closed in a timely manner. - Works with families for up to approximate twelve-week time period. Staff provides flexible services to families by offering more frequent visits or extending the length of services when needed to meet the family’s needs. - Meets with families for no fewer than 2 hours per week. Evenings or Saturday mornings may be required. - Assess the strength of the family as well as the issues requiring attention using the referral, North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS), and Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3). All assessments must be completed within the time frames found in the Regional Guidelines. - Schedule a home visit within five (5) working days of receiving a new referral. Conduct home visit within seven (7) working days of an accepted referral. - document observations, goals and interactions during home visits. Information gathered is maintained in the case file as well as the CCC database. - CKCAC adheres to a policy of confidentiality. A confidentiality form is provided to each family and the In-Home worker signs the form. The form is maintained in the case file. The case file is maintained in a secure, locked drawer in the office to further increase confidentiality. - Develop written goals with the family based on the results from the NCFAS and collaboration with the family. - Direct the family in locating community resources. - Maintain a professional relationship with parents, family members, and child(ren). - Complete the Potential Safety Plan within the first 24 hours of a home visit. The plan can be updated throughout the intervention if safety becomes an issue. The plan documents the safety measures to put in place. - CKCAC maintains a log in the family’s case files and maintains progress notes to document contact with the family. A Family Visit Plan that is signed by a family member is maintained in the case record. - Collect client satisfaction surveys from each family and maintain them in the case file. - Develop an Aftercare Plan with each family. - Attempt and document follow-up contact with the family at 6 months to check on the family’s wellbeing. - Other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to lift from the floor to 18” abov…