The Family Support Specialist recruits eligible pregnant women and children for the Early Head Start program, and provides education and support to families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Responsibilities include:
- Recruit and enroll eligible clients in the Early Head Start program.
- Meet with assigned families twice per month, facilitating parent-child activities.
- Gather information from families about how the program can best care for their children, including any special needs.
- Assist families in obtaining required medical services for their children, and maintaining medical documentation.
- Assess family goals and needs and develop a plan with the family to work toward their goals.
- Network and partner with community organizations to locate resources to benefit the families served.
- Promote literacy by increasing families’ access to materials and encouraging involvement in classroom activities.
- Facilitate monthly parent groups that include parent-child activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field required.
- At least one year of experience working with families with young children.
- Basic to moderate computer literacy and skills in Microsoft Outlook and Office products required.
- Experience using COPA, Child Plus, or PROMIS software preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
- Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Spending
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- 401K Plan
- Training and Professional Development Plan
- E- Learning
- Wellness Initiative Program
- Employee Assistance Plan
Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu
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