Family Engagement Worker

Pathways for Children, Inc.

Family Engagement Worker

Gloucester, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Make a Lasting Impact—Join the Pathways Family Resources Team!

    We are a mission-driven organization dedicated not only to nurturing young children and families, but also to fostering the growth and success of our employees.

    We are currently seeking an CFCE Family Engagement Worker who is responsible for supporting families with young children by facilitating engaging, developmentally appropriate programming for children from birth to age five. This role provides direct outreach to families, offering resources, referrals, and guidance as needed. This position plays an active role in promoting programs at community events, collaborating with local partners, and ensuring programming aligns with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant requirements.

    Why Join Pathways?

    When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive community that offers:

    Access to professional development and training

    Career advancement opportunities within the organization

    A collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Opportunity

    About the Role:

    Location – Gloucester, MA

    Schedule – this position is scheduled for 15 hours per week (hours subject to change based on the needs of the Center)

    Rate – starting at $22.00 per hour based on education and experience (tiers set by PW4C)

    WHAT WILL YOU DO? (not a complete list)

    • Facilitate weekly, year-round playgroups for children from birth to age 5
    • Provide families with information, resources, and referrals as needed
    • Represent and promote programs and services at community events
    • Collaborate with the program coordinator to develop parent and child programming in alignment with CFCE grant requirements and implement
    • Participate in statewide meetings, as appropriate
    • Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire® (ASQ) to support child development monitoring
    • Maintain active partnerships with community organizations, including local libraries, Early Intervention programs, Housing Authorities, and others

    WHAT DO YOU NEED?

    Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in a related field

    Minimum of two year experience facilitating parent/child groups and/or parent education support programs

    Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

    Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with families from diverse backgrounds

    Functionally fluent in a language that is represented and needed within the program/role

    Other Requirements:

    • Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, provide verification of immunization to Head Start vaccine mandate.
    • Maintain licensor background check requirements
    • Possess valid MA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, dependable vehicle and acceptable driving record

    WHAT DO WE OFFER?

    Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

    On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge

    Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.