Family Resource & Engagement Specialist

Children's Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

FSA/HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Team building events

Job summary

Children's Institute, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide resources and referrals, recruit families for ECE programs, and assist with health and nutrition documentation.

The role emphasizes goal setting, parental engagement, and collaboration with site staff to ensure children’s attendance and program success. The position requires at least two years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with strong Spanish/English bilingual ability and a willingness

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, early intervention services, direct experience with children ages 0–5, parent education services, family support and referrals, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work or similar discipline from a four-year university is required.
• Spanish/English bilingual strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance or reliable transportation; travel extensively (>50%).
• Working knowledge of Head Start and CDE requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information and PHI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruits families for assigned ECE programs.
• Assists with follow up for families pending health or nutrition documentation to start services.
• Monitors absences and follows up with families to ensure children attend class regularly.
• Completes strength and needs assessment for assigned families.
• Identifies goals for families that result in self-sufficiency.
• Enhances parents' skills and understanding regarding parental engagement and literacy activities.
• Provides resources and referrals to families.
• Facilitates exchange of information between families and content area specialists.
• Works with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan and conduct parent committee meetings.
• Develops and maintains case notes and periodic reports.

Skills

Two years of experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development/early childhood education/psychology/social work

Tools

Windows environment

Job description

Children's Institute, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide resources and referrals, recruit families for ECE programs, and assist with health and nutrition documentation.

The role emphasizes goal setting, parental engagement, and collaboration with site staff to ensure children’s attendance and program success. The position requires at least two years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with strong Spanish/English bilingual ability and a willingness