Employment Opportunities

Roles and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Educational Equity, the Family Liaison will

• Engage the families of children who have completed preschool at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries to build trust and connections
• Connect families to other Face to Face services, including dining services, the health clinic, legal center, and social services to empower these families and increase stability for their children
• Maintain up-to-date confidential client records in program database
• Conduct regular in-school observation and home visits to monitor stability
• Maintain relationships with families throughout the children’s school experience through high school and provide support as needed
• Engage families in creative family activities including but not limited to fresh market, physical activities, affinity groups and outings
• Track program outcomes and provide reports on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience with at-risk youth and families of limited economic means
• Understanding of the unique challenges facing low-income families
• A non-judgmental, flexible, and professional attitude with all including children and families, colleagues, volunteers, school administration, or outside agencies
• Effective communication and collaborative skills, including the ability to form and sustain trusting relationships with children, families, school administrators, and fellow professionals
• Bachelor’s degree required, degrees in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, or a related field preferred
• Computer skills, including experience with data entry, case documentation, Microsoft, and email
• Prior knowledge of the Philadelphia region is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift carry heavy objects up to 20 pounds

Benefits Include:

• Workers Compensation
• Vacation

Voluntary deductions:

• Aflac Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement

• Email Adrienne Smythe at adrienne@facetofacegermantown.org.

Face to Face is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness and people who have had contact with the juvenile justice, criminal justice, or child welfare systems.