About Glide

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization

Position Summary

The Family Engagement Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for families accessing the Family Resource Center. This position creates a welcoming and inclusive environment while providing family-centered support through outreach, coaching, resource navigation, intake and assessment, parent education, and community engagement. The Specialist builds trusting relationships with families, Family Child Care (FCC) providers, community partners, and internal programs to increase family stability and promote healthy child development.

Working from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, the Family Engagement Specialist supports families in identifying goals, accessing resources, strengthening parenting practices, and connecting to services that promote long-term well-being. The position also supports Family Resource Center operations through front desk coordination, event support, inventory management, documentation, and program implementation.

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