Head Start Family Engagement & Resource Specialist

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services in Indianapolis seeks a compassionate Family Support Specialist to work with children and families in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role includes case management, family engagement, home visits, and resource referrals.

You will support recruitment and enrollment, connect families with health, education, and social services, and maintain records in ChildPlus while collaborating with education, health, and disability teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Studies, or related field required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to identify goals and connect them with community resources.
• Conduct home visits, family assessments, and family engagement activities.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, and attendance efforts.
• Assist families in accessing health, education, and social service resources.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in ChildPlus.
• Collaborate with education, health, and disability service teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services / Family Studies

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Family Development Services in Indianapolis seeks a compassionate Family Support Specialist to work with children and families in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role includes case management, family engagement, home visits, and resource referrals.

You will support recruitment and enrollment, connect families with health, education, and social services, and maintain records in ChildPlus while collaborating with education, health, and disability teams.