Family Support Advocate for Growth & School Readiness

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a compassionate Family Support Specialist to support children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. The role includes case management, home visits, family engagement, referrals, recruitment and enrollment support to help families achieve goals and promote children's school readiness.

Responsibilities include home visits, family assessments, and collaboration with education, health and disability teams, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Experience with children and families preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to identify goals and connect them with community resources.
• Conduct home visits, family assessments, and family engagement activities.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, and attendance efforts.
• Assist families in accessing health, education, and social service resources.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in ChildPlus.
• Collaborate with education, health, and disability service teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Family Development Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a compassionate Family Support Specialist to support children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. The role includes case management, home visits, family engagement, referrals, recruitment and enrollment support to help families achieve goals and promote children's school readiness.

Responsibilities include home visits, family assessments, and collaboration with education, health and disability teams, with an