Bilingual Family Partnerships Lead - Head Start

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Family Services Specialist to lead family partnership activities and strengthen connections with families within our Head Start program. You will champion family well-being and child readiness by applying PFCE principles and coordinating with center staff.

The role prioritizes culturally responsive engagement, translation between Spanish and English, and collaboration to support families in education, health, safety, and continuity of learning in home

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field strongly preferred.
• Willing to obtain Family Development Credential within 12 months of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish-English required.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs., and ability to sit/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the family partnerships area per Head Start standards.
• Implement PFCE framework to build relationships with families and support well-being and ongoing learning.
• Develop family partnership agreements to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being.
• Respect and respond to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
• Support families’ learning in safety, health, financial stability, and life goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to observe, guide, and participate in everyday learning at home, school, and in the community.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Family Development Credential within 12 months

Job description

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Family Services Specialist to lead family partnership activities and strengthen connections with families within our Head Start program. You will champion family well-being and child readiness by applying PFCE principles and coordinating with center staff.

The role prioritizes culturally responsive engagement, translation between Spanish and English, and collaboration to support families in education, health, safety, and continuity of learning in home