Bilingual Childcare Eligibility Specialist

Glide; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Glide, based in San Francisco, is seeking a Childcare Eligibility Specialist to assess eligibility for FYCC programs and subsidized services. You will meet with families to evaluate needs, help set goals for self-sufficiency, and connect them to housing, job training, health services, and parenting skills.

If you are passionate about helping families in need, this role offers meaningful contributions and flexible hours in a collaborative environment that respects confidentiality and ECE policies.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating early childhood education policies and regulations.
• Commitment to compassionate family service and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for FYCC programs and subsidized services.
• Connect families to resources (housing, job training, health services, parenting skills).
• Co-facilitate groups and workshops offered at FYCC.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Job description

About Glide

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization

Position Summary:

The Childcare Eligibility Specialist meets with both potential and current families to assess eligibility for FYCC programs and subsidized services. In this role, you will be a vital team member, working closely with families to evaluate their needs and strengths while helping set goals for self-sufficiency. You will also connect families to resources, including housing, job training, health services, and parenting skills, while co-facilitating groups and workshops offered at FYCC.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in need, this position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully and flexibly, including working non-traditional hours.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
• Adaptable and detail-oriented, capable of navigating ECE policies and regulations.
• Committed to providing exceptional service while maintaining confidentiality.

Work Environment

GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood.GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.

This role is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.