Family Support & Community Engagement Specialist

Easterseals Southern California; Ventura (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Family Development Specialist to support Early Head Start and Head Start services in Ventura, CA. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships, coordinating enrollment, and linking families with community resources.

The position may involve training and mentoring Family Support Worker staff and ensuring program standards are met. Responsibilities include recruitment, intake, developing Family Partnership Agreements, coordinating parent

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field.
• Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training.
• Pesticide Safety Training (Healthy Schools Act) prior to starting work.
• Must possess or obtain credential/certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or related field within 18 months of tenure.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts recruitment and completes intake and enrollment.
• Maintains caseload and completes required paperwork per regulations.
• Coordinates development of Family Partnership Agreements and goals with families.
• Mentors staff on eligibility documentation and Head Start standards.
• Ensures Family and Community engagement services align with standards.
• Provides referrals to mental health, childcare, education, and health resources.
• Coordinates prenatal education and parent education resources.
• Tracks family strengths/needs assessments within timelines.

Conocimientos

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social services

Child Abuse Reporter Training

Pesticide Safety Training

CPR/First aid certification

Food handler's certificate

Descripción del empleo

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Family Development Specialist to support Early Head Start and Head Start services in Ventura, CA. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships, coordinating enrollment, and linking families with community resources.

The position may involve training and mentoring Family Support Worker staff and ensuring program standards are met. Responsibilities include recruitment, intake, developing Family Partnership Agreements, coordinating parent