Impactful Family Services Specialist - Early Head Start

SER National; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SER National in Irving, TX is seeking a Family Services Specialist to plan, monitor and implement family support programs within the Early Head Start/Head Start framework. You will coordinate referrals, lead parent meetings, and liaise with community agencies to support family well-being and child development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with 3 years direct service experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel to meetings and family

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with 3 years direct service experience.
• Ability to prioritize and handle emergencies
• Experience working with low-income families and diverse populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must possess proficient skills in the use of common office software for word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to learn the use of ChildPlus databased system.
• Must be able to travel to meetings, families' homes and other program sites.
• Respect for family and staff confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, planning, and full implementation of the ERSEA.
• Recruits and enrolls children using the established priority and eligibility systems.
• Assists in identifying and recruiting eligible Early Head Start families, including the recruitment of children with disabilities.
• Coordinate, organize, and maintain a waiting list at assigned partner sites.
• Implement a full Early Head Start program using a case management approach to provide services to children and families.
• Establish a welcoming environment, family centered relationship, and encourage parent volunteerism.
• Establishes links and working relationships with appropriate service providers/community agencies.
• Acts as a liaison and advocate for families to assure providers and agencies are user friendly to Early Head Start/Head Start families.
• Empowers and encourages families to participate fully in the program.
• Conducts home visits as needed to follow up on progress or to make contact when other means of communication/contact are lacking.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

3 years direct service experience

Job description

SER National in Irving, TX is seeking a Family Services Specialist to plan, monitor and implement family support programs within the Early Head Start/Head Start framework. You will coordinate referrals, lead parent meetings, and liaise with community agencies to support family well-being and child development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with 3 years direct service experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel to meetings and family