Family Development Specialist | In-Home Support & Coaching

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is hiring to provide in-home and other services to families in Early Head Start and Head Start programs in Houston, TX. You will partner with families, support goal achievement, and offer family literacy opportunities.

Responsibilities include home visits, enrolling families, coordinating across departments, and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Family Development Credential within 1 year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.
• Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
• Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including deadlines.
• Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe goals, strengths, resources and support networks.
• Follow-up meetings with families on progress toward goals; conduct home visits and referrals.
• Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar and support governance activities.
• Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
• Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education.

Skills

Teaching or training skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field

Job description

BakerRipley is hiring to provide in-home and other services to families in Early Head Start and Head Start programs in Houston, TX. You will partner with families, support goal achievement, and offer family literacy opportunities.

Responsibilities include home visits, enrolling families, coordinating across departments, and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Family Development Credential within 1 year is expected.