Head Start Family Services Specialist

Save The Children; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 49,056,000 - 53,182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee rewards program

Wellness program

Job summary

Save the Children in Opelousas, LA seeks a Family Service Coordinator to manage aHead Start/Early Head Start caseload, collaborating closely with families to build skills for self-sufficiency and readying children for school. This frontline role emphasizes safety, documentation, and strong partnerships with educators and community resources.

The FSC will conduct home visits, support Family Partnership Agreements and enrollment processes, uphold ERSEA standards, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work with diverse families and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Engage families as partners to assess needs and build skills.
• Maintain documentation for family development services.
• Support ERSEA requirements and enrollment activities.
• Conduct regular home visits and collaborate with teachers and PFCE staff.
• Build community partnerships to support families.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Save the Children in Opelousas, LA seeks a Family Service Coordinator to manage aHead Start/Early Head Start caseload, collaborating closely with families to build skills for self-sufficiency and readying children for school. This frontline role emphasizes safety, documentation, and strong partnerships with educators and community resources.

The FSC will conduct home visits, support Family Partnership Agreements and enrollment processes, uphold ERSEA standards, and participate in ongoing