Early Childhood and Family/School Partnerships Facilitator
About the Organization
The Parent Information Center (PIC)/ NH Family Voices has been empowering and informing Granite State families and the professionals who serve them for over forty years. Our organization helps families and professionals create collaborative working partnerships to provide the support needed for ALL children to reach their fullest potential.
We believe that building meaningful, trusting relationships is at the heart of all engagement work and that it is these relationships that truly drive progress and improve outcomes for families, children, and the professionals that serve them.
PIC is committed to the beliefs that:
- Families make the difference.
- When families, professionals, and other partners are well-informed and have a shared commitment to work together, everyone benefits.
- Every child can succeed and contribute as valued members of society.
PIC and its various grant programs address a variety of key issues that pave the way for children, families, and the professionals that serve them to reach their fullest potential.
About the Job
Position Overview:
The part-time, up to 18.75 hours per week, grant-funded position will support parents and families of children and youth with disabilities to engage in their child’s education, schools and communities. This work includes supporting professionals working with children and youth with disabilities in developing strong family/school partnerships with a focus on families and providers of young children.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Lived experience as a family member navigating the systems which provide information, support and assistance to the families of NH
- Experience working with families, school personnel and/or community stakeholders, especially with families and providers of young children
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual platforms such as Zoom
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
Essential functions:
- Organize, promote and facilitate family stakeholder meetings, listening sessions and focused family interviews
- Assist with the development of tools and strategies to help school administrators and teachers better understand and examine their district system for providing services to preschool children with disabilities
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to school districts regarding early childhood topics, preschool systems development, family engagement and parent voice
- Support the development of family friendly materials
- Develop and/or review family training curriculum as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
License, certifications necessary
- Valid drivers’ license and maintain automobile insurance
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check
Typical Work Schedule:
This position is a hybrid (remote and in-office) position located in Concord, NH but travel independently by personal vehicle throughout the state may be required. This position is flexible but may require evening and weekend commitments
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Education, Human Services, or related field preferred
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter describing how they meet the qualifications and requirements of this position and resume to Christine Anderson, canderson@picnh.org.
The Parent Information Center is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.