Head Start Family Support Specialist

Education Service Center, Region 20 [ESC-20]; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 20 [ESC-20] is seeking a role to provide support to Head Start families and serve as a key resource for connecting them with local resources. The job focuses on outreach, enrollment assistance, and ongoing family engagement within Head Start standards.

The position emphasizes building relationships with families, documenting progress in Child Plus, and coordinating with Head Start staff to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Family Services Credential, preferred; required within eighteen months of employment.
• Knowledge of local community resources and ability to work with families.
• Current or former Head Start parent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow timelines and due dates as set by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Utilize time management tools to ensure deadline expectations are met and monitor progress.
• Build relationships with families through ongoing contact and supportive services; prepare for monthly family contacts.
• Conduct monthly contacts with families and document in the child file and Child Plus.
• Maintain an accurate, complete, and up-to-date child file and Child Plus documentation on assigned caseload.
• Provide families with community resource referrals and follow-up to ensure access to services.
• Assist in recruitment and enrollment of Head Start children.
• Provide parent engagement opportunities through activities and information.
• Facilitate parenting education training sessions and Parent Committee meetings.

Skills

Head Start knowledge

Family engagement

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Family Services Credential

Job description

Education Service Center, Region 20 [ESC-20] is seeking a role to provide support to Head Start families and serve as a key resource for connecting them with local resources. The job focuses on outreach, enrollment assistance, and ongoing family engagement within Head Start standards.

The position emphasizes building relationships with families, documenting progress in Child Plus, and coordinating with Head Start staff to meet program goals.