EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist

Branch ISD; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Branch ISD is seeking a Family Support/Eligibility Specialist for Early Head Start. You will connect families with community resources, support engagement in EHS/HS activities, and assist with eligibility determinations and enrollment.

The role emphasizes outreach, data collection, reporting, and collaboration with program staff to ensure families receive timely services and participate in events, trainings, and socializations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Head Start Family Services Credential or equivalent coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EES Leadership to plan family engagement activities.
• Assist in planning and co-leading groups socialization and playgroups.
• Assist in implementing family and community surveys.
• Support events: playgroups, parent meetings, trainings, field trips, Policy Council.
• Remind parents of events and arrange transportation as needed.

Skills

Family engagement

Community outreach

Data collection

Event coordination

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

Head Start Family Services Credential

Job description

EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist JobID: 2456

• Position Type:
  Early Education Student Support Services/ Community Outreach
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
• Location:
  Early Head Start

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.