Family Service Coordinator — Head Start Support

Save the Children US; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental coverage

Vision benefits

HSAs and FSAs

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Save the Children US in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Family Service Coordinator to manage a caseload in Head Start programs, partnering with families to build skills for self-sufficiency and child readiness.

The role emphasizes ERSEA compliance, family partnerships, home visits, and collaboration with staff and community partners; candidates should have an associate degree and strong English and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Engage families as full partners to assess needs and strengths and align with program goals.
• Ensure vacancies are filled within 30 days and enrollments meet targets including 10% for children with special needs.
• Develop Family Partnership Agreements to support goal development and family engagement.
• Conduct regular home visits to support attachment, child development, and family advocacy.
• Maintain accurate child and family records and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in family/child development or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Save the Children US in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Family Service Coordinator to manage a caseload in Head Start programs, partnering with families to build skills for self-sufficiency and child readiness.

The role emphasizes ERSEA compliance, family partnerships, home visits, and collaboration with staff and community partners; candidates should have an associate degree and strong English and MS Office skills.