Family Support & Community Engagement Specialist

Start Early; Beach Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Holistic Wellness Program

Professional Development Program

401k Contribution

Paid Volunteer Days

6 months paid parental leave

Job summary

Start Early Lake County seeks a Family Support Specialist to build strong community partnerships and provide essential family support. You will develop Family Partnership Agreements, monitor progress, and recruit families into Start Early programs to ensure timely enrollment.

The role requires bilingual Spanish proficiency, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to diversity and inclusive practices. A master’s in social work is preferred or obtainable within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish preferred; read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human or Family Services, Counseling or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred or within 18 months of hire, obtain a Gateways Family Services Credential or Social Work Credential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop community partnerships to support family access to resources.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with families to promote self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with families to establish Family Partnership Agreements and monitor progress.
• Recruit and enroll families into Start Early Lake County programs.
• Perform recruitment activities to build waitlists or fill vacancies within 30 days.
• Design and monitor family development initiatives and encourage parent involvement.
• Conduct periodic home visits to assess family needs and resources.
• Coordinate with internal team to monitor and coordinate services for children.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Effective communication

Relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work / Human or Family Services

Master’s Degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Start Early Lake County seeks a Family Support Specialist to build strong community partnerships and provide essential family support. You will develop Family Partnership Agreements, monitor progress, and recruit families into Start Early programs to ensure timely enrollment.

The role requires bilingual Spanish proficiency, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to diversity and inclusive practices. A master’s in social work is preferred or obtainable within 18 months of hire.