Family Engagement & Early Head Start Specialist

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Family Support Specialist (EHS/ES) at JEH Early Childhood Center to support families in Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative programs. The role focuses on enrollment, referrals, and family engagement within district guidelines.

The position reports to the Family Center Managing Director and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with Head Start experience preferred. Employment is twelve months with benefits including pension options.

Qualifications

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Experience in Head Start program preferred.
• BA degree in Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies FACE Specialist to Prevention Initiative and Early Head Start meetings and workshops, as needed for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings (e.g. staff, T/TA, Family Support, and Early/Head Start meetings and trainings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Collects and enters all student/family service data into the programs data collection systems within 24 hours for the purpose of establishing and/or maintaining accurate student and family records.
• Conducts twice a month Home Visits/Center Visits with families utilizing the Parents As Teachers curriculum for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Prevention Initiative requirements.
• Creates Family Partnership Agreements with each Early Head Start family for the purpose of complying with regulatory requirements and/or established guidelines.
• Develops and updates the Community Resource Book, and trains staff and parents on its utilization for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related area

BA degree in Human Services preferred

Job description

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Family Support Specialist (EHS/ES) at JEH Early Childhood Center to support families in Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative programs. The role focuses on enrollment, referrals, and family engagement within district guidelines.

The position reports to the Family Center Managing Director and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with Head Start experience preferred. Employment is twelve months with benefits including pension options.