ECEAP Family Support Specialist

Educational Service District 123; Pasco; Presencial; PEN 116.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Opportunities for on-the-job training

SEBB medical, vision, dental insurance

Wellness program

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

School calendar with breaks

Descripción de la vacante

The Educational Service District 123 is seeking a qualified candidate for the ECEAP Family Support Specialist role serving Burbank and Benton/Franklin Counties. The role leads outreach, enrollment, and family participation, working with families to build upon strengths and implement comprehensive family support services aligned with ECEAP standards.

The FSS collaborates with site teams to develop Family Partnership Plans and supports families to overcome barriers and achieve economic wellbeing,

Formación

• Must have one of the following qualifications: an associate or higher degree with 30 college credits in related fields, a DCYF credential, WA ECE Home Visitor Certificate, CDA credential, or a high school diploma with PDP to qualify within five years.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with and providing support to students and families.
• Cleared portable background check.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to positive communication and mutual respect among ECEAP staff.
• Organize and conduct ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment.
• Lead enrollment activities, interview parents, verify income, obtain permissions.
• Collaborate with site staff to orient parents to ECEAP policies and curriculum.

Conocimientos

Family engagement

Recruitment

Enrollment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Associate degree or higher in related field

Descripción del empleo

• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Pasco

Department: Early Learning
Location: Pasco, and Burbank, WA
Reports To: ECEAP Site Coordinator
Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8hrs. per day / 180 days per year/late August - mid June)

Hourly Rate(26/27SY) Sep. 1: $25.59(step 1/year 1)- $28.80(step 5/year 5)

Position is open until filled

SUMMARY

The Educational Service District 123 is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the ECEAP Family Support Specialist position serving Burbank and Benton/Franklin Counties sites as requested. The Family Support Specialist (FSS) maintains an outreach recruitment and enrollment process throughout the school year. The FSS works in partnership with the site team to encourage and plan for parent participation in their child's education. The FSS works together with families to support and provide comprehensive and integrated family support services that include recognizing and building upon their family strengths and improving the condition and quality of their family's life. The FSS's work toadhere to ECEAP Program Standards, Service Plans and the principles of best practice in the field of family support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contribute to the development of positive communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
• Organize and conduct ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment in the ECEAP center. In collaboration with other site staff, participates in ongoing recruitment.
• Organize and conduct enrollment activities, interviews parents to determine program eligibility, verifies income and obtains necessary parent permission for ECEAP activities.
• Collaborate with site staff, organize and conduct parent orientations to ECEAP, including orienting parents on their rights and responsibilities in ECEAP and explaining relevant ECEAP policies and curriculum approaches.
• Assist families in recognizing their strengths, support them in setting goals, and plan how to meet the goals through the development of a Family Partnership Plan.
• Work in partnership with families to overcome barriers, meet their stated goals and achieve economic success and prosperity.
• Provide family support services through at least three hours contact with each family during program year.
• Access ESD ECEAP Counseling Fund as needed when referring an ECEAP child/family to counseling services. Collaborate with center mental health professionals in addressing mental health issues of enrolled children and their families.
• Work with diverse populations and access interpreters and the Language Line as needed through ESD ECEAP Interpreter Fund.
• Visit home of families as appropriate for the purpose of enrolling children in program, interviewing parents, informing parents of school and/or community resources and providing child development and parenting information.
• Collect and identify health and nutrition information including medical, dental, immunization records and other information from parents and health providers for the purpose of providing health summaries and information reports to center staff and coordinators and refer to health treatment as appropriate.
• Develop individualized child health and/or nutrition plans, as necessary, for the purpose of supporting and child's success in school. At the end of the school year, evaluate and document in child's file the family's experience with working on their child's health plan.
• Provide support to families experiencing a crisis and refers them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers, as appropriate.
• Partner with parents for the purpose of assisting with access to health providers, obtaining exams, identifying obstacles to completing exams and securing appropriate treatment and follow-up on referrals for children.
• Promote parent, staff and community partnerships in the ECEAP program through various methods (e.g., parent meetings, parent leadership, Parent Professional Development opportunities, newsletters, parent trainings, home visits, Policy Council, volunteer opportunities and other strategies.) Encourage parents to participate in decisions concerning the education of their children and support families involved in site leadership activities.
• Provide or assist with providing health screening, immunization verifications, and outside agency referrals (e.g. hearing, vision, immunization compliance, height/weight relationships, etc.) for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and complying with program requirements.
• Work with families and site team to ensure smooth transition for children and families to before- and after-school care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten.
• Collaborate with site staff and families, plan and facilitate family events that respond to specific training interests and information requests as indicated on Parent Interest Survey or through other parent input throughout the year. Work with the site team and parents to schedule family events at times that are convenient for families.
• Provide health, nutrition, and oral health education to children and families including education of parents about advocating for the child's health needs. Also provide health education materials and resources.
• Maintain accurate records including enrollment information, family resources checklist, documentation of referrals made, and follow-up and adult contact hours according to ECEAP program standards, compile and submit monthly activity report information and other required records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families to include staffing, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans and other cross-component coordination efforts.
• Establish linkage with community members and agencies in order to promote and enhance services for ECEAP families, and maintain linkages through attending pertinent community-based meetings. Develop and maintain an updated list of communityresources including community health/oral and health/nutrition.
• Travel between work sites as needed.
• Cover breaks for ECEAP Staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow all applicable ESD 123 Board policies and procedures and ECEAP Performance Standards.

SUPERVISORY

None

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as assigned.*
*Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have one of the following qualifications:

(a) An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology or another field directly related to their job responsibilities. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; (b) A DCYF-approved credential from a comprehensive and competency-based Family/Social Service training program that increases knowledge and skills in providing direct services to families;
(c) A Washington State ECE Home Visitor Certificate;
(d) A Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition; or
(e) High School Diploma or GED and an ESD 123 approved professional development plan (PDP) granting eligible new hires five (5) years from the date of hire to become fully qualified with (a), (b), (c), or (d) above.

• Demonstrated successful experience working with and providing support to students and families.
• Cleared portable background check.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and Spanish language preferred, but not required.

Requires knowledge and ability to

• Knowledge of community resources for families and appropriate referral procedures.
• Ability to participate as a positive, productive team member of the site's multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and identify strengths and goals of family members desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate with preschool age children, family members, outside agencies, co-workers and other district staff.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and people with limited income.
• Ability to organize own work and to work independently.
• Ability to travel between work sites.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Certification and Licenses

• MERIT Portable Background Check (cleared before working directly with children)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine or proof of immunity
• Completion of one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test, or treatment in accordance with WAC 110-300-0105(3 ).
• First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.
• Food Handler's Permit

POSITION BENEFITS

• Opportunities to receive on the job training
• Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, LifeandLong-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
• Access to the agency's wellness program
• Paid sick leave (10 days per full school year)
• Paid personal leave (up to 2 days per full school year)
• Work a typical school calendar with winter, spring, and summer break off.

COMPENSATION

• Paid once a month on the last working day of the month.
• Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule.
• A full work calendar for this position is 180days and 8hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year:
  • $3,070.80 (step 1/year 1) -$3,456.00(step 5/year 5)
  • This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31).

TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while being humble – lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Hungry – always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Smart – have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU

"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
"I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
"I have not done that before, but I can do it."
"I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach."

ABOUT OUR TEAM AND AGENCY

Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123.
We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to the beliefs and behaviors outlined in our Culture Playbook.
We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team!

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and lifting 35 or more pounds occasionally.