Head Start Family Support Specialist

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Services Coordinator to provide in-home and community services to families and children, building respectful partnerships and connecting families to literacy and community resources.

The role coordinates integrated services across departments, maintains caseloads, documents progress, recruits participants, and promotes parent involvement in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology or related field.
• 1-3 years - a minimum of three years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families.
• Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
• Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
• Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• Computer Proficiency: Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish partnerships with families; support families' goals.
• Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
• Maintain a full caseload and follow up on services.
• Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain documentation with deadlines and required formats.
• Recruit, enroll, and complete applications.
• Promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education.

Skills

Teaching or training skills

Excellent oral and written沟通 skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BakerRipley in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Services Coordinator to provide in-home and community services to families and children, building respectful partnerships and connecting families to literacy and community resources.

The role coordinates integrated services across departments, maintains caseloads, documents progress, recruits participants, and promotes parent involvement in education.