Family Support & Community Liaison

Ymcachicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

403(b) plan with company contributions

Opportunities for continuous learning

Discounts on programs and employee assistance

Job summary

Ymcachicago in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide client-facing case management in an early learning setting. This role involves the recruitment of children, offering health and social services, and maintaining documentation as per agency regulations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience working with families and children, preferably those with special needs. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000 annually along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in casework and working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with children ages 0 – 5 with special needs/disabilities preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment plans to meet maximum enrollment.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of family needs.
• Track and maintain records for enrollment eligibility and services provided.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Case Management

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Human Services

12 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Gateway Level 5 credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Ymcachicago in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide client-facing case management in an early learning setting. This role involves the recruitment of children, offering health and social services, and maintaining documentation as per agency regulations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience working with families and children, preferably those with special needs. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000 annually along with comprehensive health benefits.