Bilingual Family Support Specialist - Recruitment & Outreach

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join a mission-driven team dedicated to an equitable world where children and families thrive. The Family Support Specialist is the first contact for families applying to center-based Early Childhood services, responsible for eligibility, needs assessment, enrollment, and tracking participation to maximize well-being.

You will recruit families, complete essential documentation, coordinate placement with supervisors, and build trusting relationships while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family and Consumer Science, Family Studies or Counseling required.
• Gateways Level 5 Family Specialist Credential or equivalent Family Development Credential required.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with culturally diverse families preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Recruits families with children for enrollment in the program, engaging in scheduled recruitment outings (evening and weekend events).
• Completes and obtains all essential documentation to validate eligibility of applying families.
• Coordinates placement of eligible children in center or home-based programs with supervisors/managers.
• Establishes trusting, nurturing relationships with clients/participants.
• Participates with the multidisciplinary team to extend support services based on family needs.
• Monitors absenteeism/participation and creates participation plans as appropriate.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family and Consumer Science, Family Studies or Counseling

Gateways Level 5 Family Specialist Credential or equivalent Family Development Credential

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join a mission-driven team dedicated to an equitable world where children and families thrive. The Family Support Specialist is the first contact for families applying to center-based Early Childhood services, responsible for eligibility, needs assessment, enrollment, and tracking participation to maximize well-being.

You will recruit families, complete essential documentation, coordinate placement with supervisors, and build trusting relationships while supporting