Family Engagement Specialist - Sayre, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma and GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field is preferred.
• One year experience working with children and adolescents required.
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team in our Sayre, PA.

Earn $19.99/hour, plus mileage reimbursement!

Position Details

The Family Engagement Specialist plays a key role in supporting children and families within the foster care system. This position is responsible for recruiting, approving, and retaining resource parents, providing ongoing support, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with foster care and permanency cases as needed. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and skilled at building strong relationships with families and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

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  Recruitment & Approval: Identify, recruit, and guide prospective resource parents through the approval process.

  
  
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  Retention & Support: Provide ongoing support, training, and resources to maintain and strengthen relationships with existing resource parents.

  
  
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  Case Assistance: Collaborate with foster care and permanency teams to support children and families as needed.

  
  
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  Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files for all resource parents in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

  
  
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  Community Outreach: Participate in community events and initiatives to promote resource parenting and support family engagement.

  
  
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  Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and community organizations to ensure high-quality service delivery.

  
  

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!