Head Start Family Support Specialist

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plans

Life Insurance (basic & supplemental)

Long Term Disability & Short Term

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Family Advocate to work with diverse families, assess needs, and connect them with resources to support children’s development. The role collaborates with Head Start staff to maintain ongoing communication and promote family engagement across services.

Responsibilities include recruitment, enrollment support, and effective partnership with families to meet self-identified goals, while upholding confidentiality and program standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA) in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field is required.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience working with families through case management or supportive services is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage families in the Family Partnership process through needs assessments, monthly contacts, goal setting and action steps, resource sharing and ongoing engagement.
• Develop and maintain open communication between Head Start staff, families and the community to support child and family outcomes.

Skills

Family engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Problem solving

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree (AA) in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field

Bachelor's Degree (BA) preferred

Job description

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Family Advocate to work with diverse families, assess needs, and connect them with resources to support children’s development. The role collaborates with Head Start staff to maintain ongoing communication and promote family engagement across services.

Responsibilities include recruitment, enrollment support, and effective partnership with families to meet self-identified goals, while upholding confidentiality and program standards.