Family Engagement Specialist — Early Head Start

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

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible benefits plan

Sick days

Personal days

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 seeks a Family Support Specialist (EHS/ES) to help meet Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative requirements, ensure full enrollment, and connect families to services. You report to the Family Center Managing Director and collaborate with staff, parents, and community partners to promote children's development.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, conducting home visits, maintaining accurate family records, developing Family Partnership Agreements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; BA preferred in Human Services.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility required.
• Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends meetings and trainings to convey and gather information.
• Conducts Home Visits/Center Visits twice a month per program requirements.
• Maintains and enters data in program data systems within 24 hours (e.g., Child Plus, Visit Tracker, TSG).
• Develops Family Partnership Agreements to comply with regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains enrollment for Prevention Initiative/Early Head Start and coordinates outreach with community partners.

Job description

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 seeks a Family Support Specialist (EHS/ES) to help meet Early Head Start and Prevention Initiative requirements, ensure full enrollment, and connect families to services. You report to the Family Center Managing Director and collaborate with staff, parents, and community partners to promote children's development.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, conducting home visits, maintaining accurate family records, developing Family Partnership Agreements,