EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist

Branch ISD; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch ISD seeks a Family Support/Eligibility Specialist to assist recruitment of children and families and to provide services to families involved in EHS/HS activities.

The role includes coordinating events, supporting transportation, and maintaining communications with families and the community, while assisting with eligibility determinations and enrollment documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Human Services, Child Development or related field preferred.
• Head Start Family Services Credential or equivalent coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EES Leadership to plan family engagement and parent involvement activities.
• Collaborate with CDE/Home Visitors to plan and co-lead groups socialization and playgroups.
• Assist in implementing family and community surveys.
• Provide event support including playgroups, parent meetings, trainings, field trips, Policy Council and other events.
• Coordinate with families on transportation needs and remind parents of events.
• Assist in recruitment, support, and mentoring parents for Policy Council representation.
• Complete monthly reports reflecting services provided and assist with attendance and waitlist review.
• Engage in data analysis and review as appropriate.
• Coordinate with local agencies to support family needs.
• Maintain EHS Facebook Page and publish a regular Early Ed Newsletter.
• Participate in family recruitment through community outreach and referrals.
• Follow up on referrals including eligibility determination and enrollment documentation.
• Collaborate with staff for families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Human Services, Child Development or related field

Head Start Family Services Credential or equivalent coursework

Job description

Do you love working with children and families, connecting people to community resources, and bringing a positive, outgoing energy to your work? If so, we'd love to meet you! We are looking for a Family Support/Eligibility Specialist will work with program staff to support recruitment of children and families, provide services to families and support the engagement of families in the EHS/HS activities, events and socializations.

Wage range varies based on experience and education: $16.09 - $21.92

Essential Duties (but Not Limited To)

• Collaborate with EES Leadership staff to plan family engagement and parent involvement activities.
• Collaborate with CDE/Home Visitors in planning and co-leading groups socialization and playgroups.
• Assist in implementing family and community surveys.
• Provide support for events as needed including; playgroups, parent meetings, parent trainings, field trips, Policy Council, and other agency or community events. (0-5)
• Work with the EHS Home Visitors to contact and remind parents of events, arrange for transportation needs, etc. (0-3) and provide transportation for families as needed.
• Assist in recruitment, support and mentoring parents in providing representation on the Policy Council (0-3).
• Complete reports, including monthly reports, reflecting service provided and assist with attendance and waitlist review.
• Engage in data analysis and review as appropriate.
• Coordinate with local agency programs and staff to support family needs.
• Facilitate general program communication with parents and the community by keeping the EHS Facebook Page current and publishing a regular Early Ed Newsletter. (0-5)
• Participate in the recruitment of families through community outreach, connecting with agencies, producing and distributing flyers and referral forms, put up posters, and participating in community events, committee meetings, etc.
• Provide follow up with referrals received from agencies via mail, fax, or telephone, including the completion of eligibility determination and documentation for enrollment as directed by supervisor.
• Collaborate as needed with staff for families enrolled in both Head Start and Early Head Start.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Human Services, Child Development or related field, Head Start Family Services Credential or equivalent coursework, preferred.