Family Support Specialist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Start family support

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Family Support Specialist (Early Childhood) to help meet Head Start Performance Standards and District 65 expectations, ensuring full enrollment and connecting families with support and referral services.

The role emphasizes parent involvement in children's education and active participation in Head Start policy council and trainings.

Qualifications

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in Head Start program preferred; BA degree in Human Services.

Skills

Job related experience

Education

BA in Human Services

Job description

The job of Family Support Specialist (Early Childhood) is done for the purpose/s of meeting the Head Start Performance Standards and District 65 expectations; ensuring full enrollment in Head Start programs; providing families with support and referral services; encouraging parents to be a part of their children's education; and ensuring active participation of Head Start families in the Head Start policy council, parent committees, and family trainings.

Qualifications

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required
• Experience in Head Start program preferred - BA degree in Human Services.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range: $22,500-$45,000

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page