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INCCRRA(Illinois Network Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) is excited to be able to add to our team! Our vision is to provide quality care and education that creates a lifetime of equitable opportunities for all children. INCCRRA is excited to offer position as hybrid positions.

SUMMARY

The Regional Family & Community Engagement Specialist will play a vital role in establishing and nurturing the foundation of support for the Early Childhood Regional and Community System within their Region. Key to success is a candidate who brings experience working in the community as a conduit for family voice with a belief in the value of the collective impact model. This position will support the Regional Council Manager by engaging parent/caregiver leadership, family decision-making, and the co-creation of solutions in the local ECEC landscape. Understanding the principals of collective impact, community-driven change; and community organizing are preferred.

What\'s in it for you?

At INCCRRA we offer a teamwork environment with great benefits.

Some of those great benefits include:

• Competitive employee wages
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Competitive 403(b) + Match
• Paid time off summary:
• 13 days of PTO & 12 sick days within first full year of employment.
• 40 hours of PLFA workers act time every calendar year in addition to your accrued time.
• 10 paid holidays off per year as well as employee birthday off.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to \$2,500 per fiscal year.
  • An additional \$1,000 per fiscal year offered for employees wanting to learn a new language
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours.
• Hybrid work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in collaboration with the Regional Council Manager and the State Team to ensure family voice is at the center of all decisions.
• Build and support critical connections to expand and align with other partners in the community that are supporting children and families.
• Actively work with parent and community engagement efforts across institutions and sectors to drive alignment and improve coordination with Department activities and objectives.
• Facilitate consistent feedback mechanisms between parents, families, the community, and the entire Early Childhood Regional Community System network.
• Ensure all work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget; provide regular reports on progress against goals and indicators.
• Submit monthly reports on Family Council activities (i.e., challenges and deliverables) to the Central Office Family & Community Engagement Team.
• Support and participate in regional events throughout the community (may take place during evenings or weekends).
• Coordinate and facilitate focus groups, individual meetings, and large groups, as needed.
• Implement creative thinking around ways to engage families.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Travel within the State as needed, up to 50%.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual (ability to read, write, and speak) in Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor\'s degree or beyond in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development, Social Work, or related discipline.
• Must possess four-plus years direct experience working with children and families; specifically engaging family members in advisory committees or like activities is preferred.
• Must know how to meet the needs of the diverse population of the State of Illinois, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners.
• Must maintain knowledge of culturally and racially responsive practices.
• Must be able to build effective relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in community organizing and relationship building is preferred.
• Must be able to simplify complex information and communicate it to a general audience.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must live or have experience in the boundaries of the Region.
• Must hold a valid Illinois State Driver\'s License.
• Must meet minimum vehicle insurance from the Illinois State insurance requirement for personal vehicle; \$100,000 Bodily Injury per accident (single person) / \$300,000 Bodily Injury per accident max (multiple persons) / \$25,000 Property damage.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Use of computer, phone, printer and basic office equipment. Operating systems include/but not limited to: Outlook, email, SLACK, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Googl