Family Support Specialist: Connect Families to Services

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

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.