Student and Family Engagement Specialist

Organizational Summary

At The3PointFoundation, our mission is to engage Boston youth through programs that inspire learning, build life skills, foster a commitment to service to others, and promote lifelong health and wellness. We envision a future where all youth in Boston, regardless of their circumstances have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to achieve success in education, employment, and life. Our core values of respect, joy, inclusion and belonging, collaboration, and accountability are central to our work. Our four focus areas include: strengthening 21st-century skills/growth mindset, fostering social and emotional growth, developing fitness and wellness, and promoting service to others.

Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic Services for Children/Youth

• School-based and community outreach to recruit 3Point program participants
• Model and promote authentic relationship building and collaboration with students, families, school community, and partnering agencies
• Building relationships with program participants through ongoing mentoring and communication
• Actively participate in the student success team at schools and IEP meetings while working closely with school based social worker when possible
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement Student Support Plans and provide crisis-level back-up support in 3Point's programs.

Communication, Advocacy & Relationship Building

• Act as a liaison between families, staff, community organizations, schools, and partners including Mass Mentoring Partnership and local colleges.
• Promote effective communication & collaboration with mentors, staff, & caregivers.
• Connect families with appropriate community resources and services, and track referral outcomes.
• Advocate for families by identifying needs and helping to reduce barriers to youth success.

Training & Capacity Building

• Develop a system of family engagement events with the support of the Program team, organizing workshops, events, and informational sessions that support youth development and strengthen family engagement.
• Represent the organization at community events and foster strategic partnerships to benefit families and youth.

Program Evaluation & Reporting

• Monitor & follow up on family engagement to ensure access, transparency, & inclusivity.
• Maintain a reliable and up-to-date database of mentees and caregivers.

Qualifications & Skills

• A degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field is required; a Licensed Social Worker with an MSW is highly preferred.
• Experience working with youth (4th-8th grade) and families, preferably in a mentoring or community engagement setting, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to provide services respectfully and professionally, using active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and support families, staff, and community partners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting in front of groups, interacting with diverse audiences, and writing compelling reports.
• Support a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite, with proficiency in Gmail, Google Docs, & Sheets
• Commitment to understanding how systemic inequality affects children’s safety and well-being, and a passion for advocating for asset based approach, equity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Must pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check.
• Must have reliable transportation and/or reliable alternatives to get to and from sites
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments (1-2x a month) may be needed to fulfill the duties of this role
• Safety Care, Youth Mental Health First Aid, CPI training, preferred

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time position with a salary range of $75000-85000 annually.
• Work Location: On site 5 days a week (school and office)
• Benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance with partial partner/spouse coverage; and annual paid time off for vacation, holidays, and the week of between Christmas to New Year’s Day

How to apply:

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: info@go3point.org, subject line: Student and Family Engagement Specialist. Persons of color, multilingual individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

Our staff join us from all walks of life yet have a common interest in inclusive community organizing. We strongly believe in the value of diversity and inclusion and aim to build a team that represents people of many races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and languages spoken. Employment is dependent on completing a background and fingerprint check. The3PointFoundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).