Family Ambassador - Chester, PA

#ELW-20469 | Posted 03/12/2025

Pay Rate:

$19.00 per Hour

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday 20-30 hours per week, flexible times between 8am and 4pm

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

• Generous Paid Time Off
  
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
  
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
  
• Flexible Schedules
  
• Retirement Savings Plan

POSTION SUMMARY: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Family Ambassador to join the Parent Partnership Program at Elwyn Early Learning Services. The Family Ambassador will facilitate a seamless transition into kindergarten for families and students. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing a culture of empathy, acceptance, collaboration, and inclusion within schools while championing a strength-based approach. You will be responsible for connecting families to essential resources, fostering effective collaboration between schools and families, and encouraging continued support throughout a child's educational journey.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Resource Facilitation:

• Connect families with the necessary resources, services, and information required for a successful transition into kindergarten.
• Identify and address potential challenges to ensure a smooth start to the educational
• Develop and maintain a resource library of current, helpful supports specific to the Chester area.

Enhanced Collaboration:

• Foster stronger collaboration between schools and families, promoting a shared sense of responsibility for student success.
• Facilitate open communication, workshops, and events that encourage meaningful engagement and interaction.
• Promote parent participation throughout the IEP process, including attending IEP meetings as requested.
• Attend monthly (PLC) Professional Learning Community meetings

Cultivate School Culture:

• Promote a school culture rooted in empathy, acceptance, inclusion, and
• Work with educators and administrators to integrate a strength-based approach that recognizes and harnesses the unique abilities of each student and family.

Peer Support and Learning:

• Implement innovative models such as the Parent Cafe Model and the Parent to Parent of PA program, designed to facilitate peer support and relationship-building among
• Create opportunities for shared experiences that contribute to a sense of

Sustainable Family Engagement:

• Maintain and elevate a high level of sustainable family engagement by developing and executing strategies that encourage ongoing involvement in students' education and school activities.
• Support families and other Elwyn staff by providing training on various family engagement topics.

Knowledge Transfer:

• Bridge the gap between Early Intervention (EI) professionals and school-age systems by linking the knowledge, resources, and skills that families and professionals possess.

Resource Integration:

• Break down "silos" of resources and supports by establishing connections and collaborations with community organizations, service providers, and relevant
• Ensure families have access to a comprehensive network of
• Create and maintain appropriate data logs and systems, as requested
• Research and share supplemental support and resources with team

Family Leadership:

• Empower families to become informed decision-makers in their child's
• Equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to take an active role in shaping educational experiences.
• Provide information on resources and

Continued Relationships:

• Cultivate deep, enduring relationships between families and providers throughout the child's educational career.
• Encourage a seamless transition from early childhood to school-age

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Family & Community Engagement; Regional Director of Chester ELS

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, parents, guardians, advocates, community behavior health workers, providers of early intervention, Chester Upland School District personnel, ID agencies, community agencies, legislative stakeholders on local and state levels.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or

Experience:

• Direct knowledge of Chester Early Intervention System
• Have a family member receiving early intervention services in

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Demonstrated communication and office skills, with basic proficiency in Microsoft
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle conflict in a calm, professional
• Demonstrated group leadership
• Fluency in a second language is a

Other Requirements:

• Must have a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.