EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist – Branch ISD

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch ISD is seeking a flexible EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist to support recruitment, engage families, and coordinate with program staff and Home Visitors. The role focuses on connecting families with resources, planning activities, and guiding eligibility processes in Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

The position offers collaboration with EES leadership and events support, with wage range $16.09–$21.92/hr depending on experience and education. Deadline: November 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 include; 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.

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services, Child Development or related field, Head Start Family Services Credential or equivalent coursework

Job description

EHS Family Support/Eligibility Specialist – Branch ISD

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: Branch ISD/Early Education
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $16.09 – $21.92/hr

Location: Early Head Start

• Family Support/Eligibility Specialist

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 aFamily 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 include; 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.

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