Family Support Specialist

Butler County ESC; Poland; On-site; PLN 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid sick time

Vacation time 15 days

Summers off for school-based staff

Holiday pay or non-contract days

Group Life Insurance

Savings plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Butler County Educational Service Center is seeking a Family Support Specialist to recruit and enroll children under Ohio Preschool regulations. You will liaise between parents and staff and ensure access to comprehensive services for children on your caseload.

Requires a relevant degree and at least two years' experience in family or social services; valid OH driver's license and solid communication skills are essential. BCESC offers a supportive environment and scarce resources access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in social services, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Two years relevant work experience in family/social services.
• Knowledge of community resources and health and human system operations.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with good driving record and daily access to private insured vehicle during working hours.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, and team building skills.
• Computer expertise appropriate to the position.
• History of good job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll children in accordance with the Ohio Department of Education Pre-School regulations, BCESC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between parents and staff.
• Assess and ensure that comprehensive services are provided for all children on caseload.
• Link families with the appropriate community social service/health service agency for direct services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team building

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in social services, sociology, psychology, or related field

Job description

Family Support Specialist

Job Description

POSITION: Family Support Specialist

STARTING DATE: August 2026

SALARY: $20.00 - $26.50 per hour based on education and experience

WORK YEAR: Full Time

DEADLINE: Until Filled

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

• Medical/Dental/Vision no waiting period Benefits
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time 15 days for year round employees
• Summers off for all school based employees
• Holiday pay or Non Contract days
• Group Life Insurance
• Savings plans American Fidelity
• Employee Assistance Program Anthem EAP
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Family Support Specialist will recruit and enroll children in accordance with the Ohio Department of Education Pre-School regulations, BCESC policies and procedures; serve as a liaison between parents and staff; assess and ensure that comprehensive services are provided for all children on caseload and to link families with the appropriate community social service/health service agency for direct services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in social services, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Two years relevant work experience in family/social services.
• Knowledge of community resources and health and human system operations.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with good driving record and daily access to private insured vehicle during working hours.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, and team building skills.
• Computer expertise appropriate to the position.
• History of good job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable diseases.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• ITC CHANGEME
• 400 N Erie Hwy
• Hamilton, Ohio 45011
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]