Family & Health Programs Lead (Head Start)

Easterseals Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADA accommodations

Job summary

Easterseals Chicago is seeking a Family and Health Coordinator to oversee ERSEA, PFCE, Health and Nutrition, Inclusion, and Social Emotional work across Head Start and related programs. The role supervises Family and Health Advocates and collaborates with site directors to deliver integrated services.

The position emphasizes a strengths-based, family-centered approach, ongoing supervision, and coordination of referrals to meet family needs. Regular travel to partner sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field; or, bachelor’s with Gateways Level 5 Family Specialist Credential
• Masters preferred and at least 12 credit hours in ECE/CD preferred
• At least 1 year supervisory/mentoring experience and 3 years direct service experience; Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to Family and Health Advocates, and supervise FHAs at assigned sites
• Develop relationships with site directors, staff, and community partners to ensure high-quality services
• Recruit and enroll HS/EHS/PFA/PI children and manage waiting lists
• Travel to Easterseals and partner sites regularly

Skills

Rapport building

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Reflective learning

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work / human services / family services / counseling / related field

Masters preferred

12 credit hours in ECE/CD preferred

Tools

MS Office 365

Teams

Job description

Easterseals Chicago is seeking a Family and Health Coordinator to oversee ERSEA, PFCE, Health and Nutrition, Inclusion, and Social Emotional work across Head Start and related programs. The role supervises Family and Health Advocates and collaborates with site directors to deliver integrated services.

The position emphasizes a strengths-based, family-centered approach, ongoing supervision, and coordination of referrals to meet family needs. Regular travel to partner sites is required.