Health and Family Engagement Coordinator

Year Round Full Time

Professional

Kennett Square, PA, US

Salary: $17.69 Hourly

Summary Purpose for the Position

Provide for planning, coordination and implementation of comprehensive social services for families and children. Coordinate parent education and involvement programming for families. Develop relationships with community agencies to ensure needed program resources, as well as promote family and child development. Provide resource information to families. Collaborate to develop program resources internally and externally. Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and all required background clearances in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill)

At minimum a High School diploma/GED with one-year experience working with children and families must complete and obtain a valid Family/Health Services credential within 18 months of hire.

Preferred: Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Certified Mental Assistant OR related field and one-year experience working with children and families OR Family/Health Services Development Credential OR equivalent, one (1) year experience working with children and families and active enrollment in an Associate’s degree program in Human Service field, Social Work OR Health related field or enrolled in Family/Health Development Credential Program.

Must complete and obtain a valid Family/Health Services Credential within 18 months of hire.

Must demonstrate strong written, verbal and technology competencies. Must be able to receive and transfer written, oral, and electronic information effectively.

Must be able to interact with inter-agency and external personnel, center management staff, families and community service providers.

Must be able to work with a culturally diverse staff and client base.

Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program).

Position Responsibilities

Complete and maintain accurate documentation related to the enrollment process, including eligibility, recruiting, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA).

Complete Family Assessment for all assigned families. Develop Individual Family Partnership Agreements based on Family Assessment.

Create strong partnership and relationship advocacy activities with families and the community

Refer families internally and/or externally to agencies that can meet their needs. Follow up on all referrals in a timely manner.

Provide training to parents on functional roles with Parent and Policy Committees. Oversee governance activities.

Serve as an advocate for families and children.

Complete a minimum of two home visits per program year for all assigned families.

Maintain accurate documentation including all family contacts and activities.

Enter and monitor the data management system on a regular basis to determine integrity of data entries.

Participate in Case Management meetings sharing knowledge of family. Complete and document assigned follow-up from Case Management meetings on appropriate form.

Ensure required child health screenings are completed within mandated timeframes.

Make referrals and provide follow-up within mandated timeframes per the EPSDT guidelines.

Provide guidance on activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs, IFSPs, and / or technical assistance providers.

Observe and provide feedback to kitchen, bus, and classroom staff to ensure best nutrition, transportation, health and safety practices are implemented. Provide required monthly reports to Supervisor.

Attend and participate in Pre-service and In-Service training and all professional development activities assigned.

Implement School Readiness Plan and Objectives.

Implement Program Goals and Objectives.

Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.

Adhere to PathStone’s Standards of Conduct and Safety Practices.

Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment

Office setting.

Must work flexible hours (some evening/weekend).

Occasional travel (some overnight).

Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.

Moderate exposure to disease agents.

Includes outdoor work.

Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.

Transportation Requirement

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance.

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

Replaces: N3FSCPC & N3HDSC