Family Support & Engagement Specialist

Children's Institute, Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid PTO

10 paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

403b Retirement Plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500/yr

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

FSA & HSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Growth & advancement opportunities

Professional development & continued培训

Team building & company events

Job summary

Children’s Institute, Inc. seeks a versatile family support professional to recruit families for ECE programs, assist with documentation, and promote self-sufficiency through goal-oriented family engagement.

You will coordinate with site leaders, maintain records, and facilitate parent meetings to strengthen literacy and community involvement. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 2+ years in family assessment or related services, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, early intervention services, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work or similar discipline from a four-year university.

Responsibilities

• Recruits families for assigned ECE programs.
• Assists with follow up for families pending health or nutrition documentation to start services.
• Monitors absences and follows up to ensure children attend class.
• Completes strength and needs assessment for assigned families.
• Identifies goals for families that lead to self-sufficiency.
• Enhances parents' skills regarding engagement and literacy activities.
• Provides resources and referrals to families.
• Facilitates information exchange between families and content area specialists.
• Works with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan parent committee meetings.
• Develops and maintains case notes and periodic reports.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Extensive travel (>50%)

Head Start knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development / early childhood education / psychology / social work or related field

Tools

Windows environment

Job description

Children’s Institute, Inc. seeks a versatile family support professional to recruit families for ECE programs, assist with documentation, and promote self-sufficiency through goal-oriented family engagement.

You will coordinate with site leaders, maintain records, and facilitate parent meetings to strengthen literacy and community involvement. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 2+ years in family assessment or related services, and willingness to travel extensively.