** Family Support Specialist - Head Start - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus** **Job Category****:** Early Learning **Requisition Number****:** FAMIL004388 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** Under the supervision of the Child Development Director, develops and maintains relationships with families and ensures they receive comprehensive services per contract and program guidelines. **Enrollment and Recruitment**
Recruits and enrolls families into the early childhood programs
Organizes and maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date records for children and families
Maintains enrollment throughout the program year through various recruitment strategies; ensures vacancies are filled immediately
Collaborates with Special Needs Coordinator to recruit children with disabilities into the program **Family Relations**
Builds respectful, culturally-sensitive relationships with families
Embeds Strengthening Families initiatives throughout the program
Communicates effectively with families through written and oral communication
Encourages families to participate in program activities, parent meetings, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences
Participates in parent meetings, family activities, and trainings
Participates in all home visits and parent-teacher conferences to assess and support family resources and needs
Assists families in developing Family Partnership Agreements, in order to encourage and promote their overall development including achievement of self-sufficiency as well as positive developmental outcomes for their children
Understands the programs outcome goals and works diligently with the families to pursue positive outcome goals while participating in services.
Maintains Parent Resource area and Parent Bulletin boards
Follows up on childs absenteeism; working with parents to address barriers to regular attendance as needed **Recordkeeping**
Ensures accurate and timely entry of all required child and family information in the data system
Works in collaboration with Center staff and consultants to monitor, track, and coordinate services to children and families
Ensures that health documents are complete and up to date, sending reminders to parents when follow-up is needed
Appropriately documents monthly contacts with families in case notes **Professional Leadership and Community Outreach**
Participates in IFSP/IEP meetings for children
Collaborates with educational staff to communicate regarding family and child progress and needs to facilitate childrens transitions
Collaborates with staff to achieve NAEYC Accreditation
Develops and maintains Community Partnership Agreements (MOA)
Remains aware of resources within the community to support the needs of families and make appropriate referrals
Provides program, classroom, and center staffing support as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned **Education/Experience**
BA/BS degree in human services, social work, family studies, family services, social services, or counseling preferred; or AA/AS degree in one of the above fields with 3 years of family services experience; or an unrelated degree and a family service credential (or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire) and 3 years of family services experience or for nonHead Start/Early Head Start programs a BA/BS degree in child development * **Bilingual in Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese required** **Other**
Reliable transportation, valid drivers license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance ONE HOPE UNITED VALUES: * **Do the Right Thing |** We serve the best interest of our clients and staff. We act mindfully and responsibly, honoring our commitments. Were willing to challenge the status quo. * **Fully Contribute |** We bring our presence, passion, and ideas to every interaction, and we respect differing views and backgrounds so that others can do the same. * **Empower One Another** | We collaborate with, care for, and encourage each other toward greater impact, treating everyone with dignity and respect * **Turn Hope into Action** | We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit. We advocate for those in need and do what it takes to build a better future for all. * **Seek Impact Every Day** | We make things happen, and make them count. We leverage all our resources and make data-informed decisions for maximum, sustainable results. * **Always Keep Improving** | We pursue excellence in an atmosphere of innovation. We embrace change, take prudent risks, learn from failure, and recognize success. We Invest in You
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)
Voluntary Legal Plans
Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
Enterprise Fleet car availability for high mileage drivers
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida
Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
Energetic leadership and a rich community of support One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. **In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.** **Skills** **Education** **Experience**
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