Family Support Specialist

York County Community Action Corp; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

School-year schedule

Employer match retirement

Training & development

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp (YCCAC) Head Start is seeking a Family Liaison to partner with families and connect them to resources that support children’s growth, health, and success in Biddeford, ME. This is a full-time, 30-hour-per-week position in a Head Start program located on Stone Street.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants, a school-year schedule with breaks, paid time off and holidays, retirement with employer match, and paid training and professional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in human services preferred.
• Experience working with families or individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support families in setting goals and accessing community resources.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment.
• Partner with staff to strengthen family engagement.
• Help families meet health requirements and coordinate referrals.
• Conduct home and center visits (minimum two home visits per year).
• Participate in evening meetings and outreach as needed.

Skills

Family engagement

Resource navigation

Enrollment support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in human services (preferred)

Job description

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Family Support Specialist

Full-time Regular Biddeford, Stone Street, Biddeford, ME, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1909

Family Support Specialist

Location: York County; Biddeford, ME

Full-Time 30 hours per week

Do you have a passion for supporting families and helping young children thrive? YCCAC Head Start is seeking a compassionate and motivated Family Liaison to partner with families and connect them to resources that support their children’s growth, health, and success.

Why Join YCCAC Head Start?

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus for external applicants
  ($1,000 after months 3, 6, and 9; $2,000 after one year)
• Paid time off and holidays
• School‑year schedule with school breaks
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training and professional development

What You’ll Do

• Support families in setting goals and accessing community resources
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment
• Partner with staff to strengthen family engagement
• Help families meet health requirements and coordinate referralsConduct home and center visits (minimum two home visits per year)
• Participate in evening meetings and outreach as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma or GED required
  (associate’s degree in human services preferred)
• Experience working with families or individuals
• Willingness to complete the Online Family Partner Certificate Program (paid by employer)
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel
• Required immunizations (MMR, TDaP) and background checks

EOE - YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.