Family Services Provider (Bilingual)

HEAD START - MULTIPLE CAM

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - MULTIPLE CAMPUS LOCATIONS - Houston, TX seeks a Family Services Provider (Bilingual) to recruit and enroll students in Head Start, deliver parent-driven case management, and promote family and community engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or credential in social work/family services, strong communication skills, and ability to coordinate services for preschool children and families. Immediate start; multiple campuses.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field, or
Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with a credential in the related field, or
Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with direct case management experience and a credential within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values.
Assist Campus Manager with daily operations.
Work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver Head Start services.
Identify and recruit eligible students, plan recruitment events offsite.
Complete applications and enroll students ongoing.
Develop relationships with families and community partners.
Support family engagement including education and literacy events.
Assess families to develop partnership plans and connect to resources.
Provide timely case management and follow-up, including home visits as needed.
Maintain documentation and data entry, ensuring confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Case management

Data entry / documentation

Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint //

Education

Bachelor's in social work / human services / family services / counseling or related field

Bachelor's in unrelated field with credential in related field

Bachelor's in unrelated field with case management experience and credential within 18 months

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Access

Job description

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - MULTIPLE CAMPUS LOCATIONS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Family Services Provider (Bilingual)

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - MULTIPLE CAMPUS LOCATIONS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Details

Job ID: 5544310

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To recruit and enroll students into the Head Start program, to provide parent-driven, family centered case management services and to promote parent, family, and community engagement in the Head Start program.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an unrelated field with a credential/certificate in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an unrelated field with case management work experience and obtain a credential/certificate in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field within 18-months of hire date

Special Knowledge/Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with diverse populations
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to identify and solve problems
Ability to effectively coordinate services for preschool children and their families
Effective case management and interpersonal skills with staff, families and community partners
Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Access
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred

Experience

Two years of experience in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related area, including direct experience managing a caseload

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values.
Assist the Campus Manager and Assistant Campus Manager with implementation of daily operations.
Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the integration and consistent delivery of Head Start services.
Identify and recruit eligible students, including students with special needs, for participation in the Head Start program; plan and participate in ongoing recruitment events offsite that may take place outside of the typical working days and hours.
Complete applications and enroll students on an ongoing basis.
Develop positive, goal-oriented relationships that support parent, family, and community engagement; cultivate existing relationships with community partners and create new ones.
Actively support family engagement in the program, including family education and literacy events, Parent Committee, and Policy Council.
Assess families' strengths and needs to develop individualized partnership plans that support skill building and goal achievement; connect families with appropriate community resources.
Provide timely case management and follow-up services, including home visits with families as needed to address attendance and the well-being of a student and family.
Maintain current and accurate documentation and complete regular data entry.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform other duties as assigned.