Part-Time Family Services Coordinator - Child Development Center

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman College is expanding its Child Development Center and seeks a part-time Family Services Coordinator. You will enroll children and families, engage families, and coordinate referrals. Work with the Site Director and center staff on health, nutrition, and family well-being programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating home visits, tracking health records, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Head Start standards. Strong communication and data-entry skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience serving families in Head Start or related early childhood programs.
• Gateways to Opportunity Family Specialist Credential, Level 5 or eligible/certified in family engagement.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and Head Start Performance Standards for referrals.
• Self-directed and innovative with ability to build action plans to improve family functioning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll and maintain eligible children for the center, including those with disabilities.
• Complete Family Assessments and coordinate referrals to support parental goals.
• Arrange home visit schedules to meet family needs; track health and dental records.
• Coordinate health and nutrition screenings and collaborate with Health Consultant.
• Ensure compliance with ERSEA and maintain attendance across funding streams.
• Coordinate parent meetings, trainings and a Community Resource Directory.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Self-directed and innovative

Computer data entry skills

Assess family needs and develop action

Collaborate with external partners

Education

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

Gateways to Opportunity Family Specialist Credential, Level 5

Job description

Truman College is expanding its Child Development Center and seeks a part-time Family Services Coordinator. You will enroll children and families, engage families, and coordinate referrals. Work with the Site Director and center staff on health, nutrition, and family well-being programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating home visits, tracking health records, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Head Start standards. Strong communication and data-entry skills required.