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Working from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, the Family Engagement Specialist ... Support parents with child development, behavior guidance, stress management, and family well-being.

Working from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, the Family Engagement Specialist ... Support parents with child development, behavior guidance, stress management, and family well-being.

Family Engagement Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$44K - $51K/yr

Working from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, the Family Engagement Specialist ... Support parents with child development, behavior guidance, stress management, and family well-being.

As a Family Engagement Assistant, responsibilities include transporting children and parents to needed services as well as providing supported contact for children and parents within office and ...

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How much do family engagement manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for family engagement manager in the United States is $77,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a family engagement manager do?

A Family Engagement Manager is responsible for building strong relationships between families and organizations such as schools, nonprofits, or community centers. They design and implement programs that encourage family participation, support student learning, and strengthen communication between families and staff. Their work often involves organizing events, providing resources or workshops, and ensuring that families have a voice in organizational decisions. By fostering positive partnerships, they help improve outcomes for children and the community.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a family engagement manager?

To thrive as a Family Engagement Manager, you need experience in family outreach, program coordination, and a background in education or social work, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with student information systems, data tracking software, and communication platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and the ability to build trustful relationships with diverse families are crucial soft skills. These capabilities are vital for building strong school-family partnerships that enhance student success and community involvement.

What challenges does a family engagement manager face when building relationships with diverse families?

Family Engagement Managers often encounter challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and varying levels of trust in educational or community institutions. To address these, successful managers employ culturally responsive communication strategies, collaborate with community liaisons, and create opportunities for families to participate in meaningful ways. Building strong relationships requires patience, empathy, and adaptability, as well as ongoing professional development to stay informed about best practices in family engagement.

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Family Engagement Specialist

Alliance Center for Education

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Alliance Center for Education is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Family Engagement Specialist. The responsibility of the Family Engagement Specialist is to assist families in their homes or community in its own efforts to promote Head Start's Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework. A Family Engagement Specialist will work with families to improve the quality of family life while connecting families to the appropriate community resources for the utilization of services. A Family Engagement Specialist will also assist in the outreach and recruitment process to help maintain funded enrollment of age eligible children in all programs. This position requires flexibility and reliable transportation. #ACFEJOBS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Create and maintain a positive working relationship with parents; provide regular feedback on child's ongoing developmental successes and challenges and assist parents in taking an active part in parent training, volunteering in classrooms, parent groups and Policy Council; serve as liaison with parents when children are absent or ill.
  • Engage in a collaborative partnership with individual families in their homes or community to develop a Family Partnership Agreement where family goals are identified, family strengths are recognized.
  • Act as liaison between parents, Center Manager, teachers and community partners by providing feedback on parent issues and priorities.
  • Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates.
  • Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program-related information.
  • Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines

Successful candidate will present the following qualifications.
Minimum of 2 years experience working with families
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Services, Child and Family Development. Master's Degree preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of Head Start policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Oral and written fluency in English required, Spanish fluency is preferred. Additional language skills always welcome.
Family Development Credential is a plus
Proficiency in the usage of basic technological tools such as laptops/desktop computers, emails, smartphones, internet, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and other designated community locations.
Must demonstrate high comfort level around various home conditions.
Must demonstrate ability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of families.
Must have ability to provides superior customer service and have the ability to de-escalate parent concerns.
Must demonstrate current knowledgeable of community resources.
Must be able to work independently as well as routinely contribute within a team.
Must have strong computer skills and the ability to enter family data in Child Plus software and ability to analyze family data.
Must be able to demonstrate the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Accountability
Must be able pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, extensive background check including finger prints, drug test, and be subject to random drug screening post-employment.
Compensation Range $45,000 TO $50,000. Eligible for $500.00 Hiring Bonus following successful completion of 90 days of employment with documented performance evaluation.
What We Offer:
  • Employee group medical insurance
  • Employee group dental insurance
  • Employee group vision insurance
  • Medical coverage options for dependents
  • Employee basic life insurance
  • Employee voluntary life insurance
  • Employee short term disability
  • Employee long term disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development
  • Ongoing Support
  • Consistent Schedule