Family and Community Support Specialist

Action for Children; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Hybrid schedule

PTO and paid holidays

Retirement savings match

Parental leave

Job summary

Action for Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a Family and Community Support Specialist to engage childcare partners, families, and community organizations. You will present to agencies, recruit foster/adoptive caregivers, and coordinate events to strengthen the children’s services system.

You’ll develop outreach plans, stay informed on policy changes, maintain records, and help create promotional materials. A flexible schedule includes occasional evenings and weekends to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Social Work, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact with families of different backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of local community resources and foster care system.

Responsibilities

• Present to children services agencies, legislators, parents, and partners to spread awareness.
• Organize and lead monthly meetings to build relationships and advocate for services.
• Recruit potential foster/adoptive caregivers and complete initial screenings.
• Coordinate events such as workshops and fairs, including staffing and materials.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach plans and stay informed of policy changes.
• Respond to questions from providers, families, and agencies by phone, email, and meetings.
• Keep records of outreach activities and prepare reports.
• Create promotional materials when needed; travel across Central Ohio.

Skills

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Action for Children - COLUMBUS, OH, Salary Range: $21.15 - $21.15Hourly

Family and Community Support Specialist

Columbus, OH · Full-Time

Who We Are

Action for Children is the local childcare resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children’s lives—their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

We foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the well‑being of families and communities.

What You’ll Do

• Present to children services agencies, legislators, parents, and community partners to spread awareness, generate referrals, and cultivate relationships
• Organize and lead monthly meetings to build strong relationships and advocate for the children’s services system
• Recruit potential foster/adoptive caregivers and complete initial screenings to identify qualified candidates to refer for final approval
• Coordinate special events such as workshops, fairs, and presentations, including staffing, setup, and materials, with other team members
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an outreach plan, staying informed of children services policy and procedure changes and community resources to share with caregivers, families, and partners
• Respond to questions and information requests from providers, families, and community agencies by phone, email, and committee meetings, with up‑to‑date information and connections to community resources
• Keep records of outreach activities and prepare reports as needed, including AFC’s quarterly and annual reports
• Work with leadership to create promotional materials such as fliers, newsletters, and website and social media content when needed
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to support program and community needs

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of local community resources and experience with local children services and the foster care system
• Ability to interact with families of different backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to make public presentations and interact with service professionals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments, and keep timely, accurate records and data for program reporting
• Proficiency with technology and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance, with access to your own transportation
• Understanding of how intersecting systems of racial, gender, and class discrimination shape conditions for early childhood educators, childcare programs, and the children and families they serve

You’ll Thrive Here If

You’re a connector who builds trust with caregivers, agencies, and community partners, and you care about strengthening the children’s services system. You stay organized across many moving pieces and are comfortable presenting to a range of audiences and traveling throughout Central Ohio.

Benefits

• Health coverage – Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the first of the month after 30 days
• Generous PTO – Vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Hybrid schedule – Mix of remote and in‑office workdays
• Retirement savings – Employer match up to 1%
• Paid parental leave – 12 weeks fully paid for birth, adoption, and foster placements

Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.