Head Start Parent Coordinator & Family Advocate

Southern Seven Health Department; Tamms (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health insurance

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Southern Seven Health Department in Tamms, Illinois seeks a Head Start Parent Coordinator for a full-time, site-based position at Egyptian Head Start. The role supports families, completes assessments, gathers records, and coordinates attendance and transitions, with a focus on parent engagement and community outreach.

Qualifications include age 19+, and either a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Social Work or related field, or an Associate's in non-social work with a Family Service

Qualifications

• Must be at least nineteen years of age.

Responsibilities

• Completes Family Assessment and assists families with setting goals during the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Works with families to obtain information needed (health records, consent forms, follow up treatment).
• Completes home visits with families as needed.
• Documents all case management activities in an online program database and maintains up-to-date files per policies.
• Assists families with advocacy (e.g., attending IEP/IFSP meetings).
• Participates in attendance analysis meetings and coordinates attendance agreements with families.
• Facilitates monthly parent meetings and promotes parent/family engagement.
• Organizes recruitment activities to familiarize families with the program.
• Completes intake including income verification for families applying to the program.
• Prepares and submits required documentation and reports per Activity Calendar.
• Develops partnerships with parents and caregivers to foster active involvement in Head Start.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and refers families to needed services.
• Assists with transitions into Head Start and from Head Start to Kindergarten.
• Participates in staff meetings and maintains confidentiality.
• Follows reporting procedures for suspected child abuse per mandated reporter status.
• Participates in program reviews and safety best practices.
• Promotes positive public relations for the program and agency.
• Adheres to HIPAA policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Associates Degree in Social Work or related field

Associates Degree in non-social work field with Family Service credential

Job description

Southern Seven Health Department in Tamms, Illinois seeks a Head Start Parent Coordinator for a full-time, site-based position at Egyptian Head Start. The role supports families, completes assessments, gathers records, and coordinates attendance and transitions, with a focus on parent engagement and community outreach.

Qualifications include age 19+, and either a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Social Work or related field, or an Associate's in non-social work with a Family Service