Part-Time Family Services & Engagement Coordinator

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

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Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Truman College seeks a part-time Family Services Coordinator for the Child Development Center. The role focuses on enrolling children, coordinating family engagement, and linking families to health, nutrition, and supportive services.

Under the Site Director’s guidance, you will collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and develop action plans to support family well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• At least two years of experience providing services to families in Head Start programs or related settings.
• Gateways to Opportunity Family Specialist Credential, Level 5.
• Knowledge of ADA and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Self-directed, innovative and able to develop action plans to improve family functioning.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, enrolls and maintains eligible children for the center, including children with disabilities.
• Assists families with obtaining dental and medical records and follows up on needed services.
• Coordinates home visit schedules to meet family needs and conducts family assessments with referrals.
• Communicates health, nutrition, safety, learning, and well-being updates to director and staff.
• Coordinates health and nutrition screenings and action plans for children and families.
• Manages ERSEA eligibility and enrollment and ensures attendance is tracked.
• Organizes parent meetings, workshops and trainings; maintains Community Resource Directory.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Gateways to Opportunity Family Specialist Credential Level 5

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago’s Truman College seeks a part-time Family Services Coordinator for the Child Development Center. The role focuses on enrolling children, coordinating family engagement, and linking families to health, nutrition, and supportive services.

Under the Site Director’s guidance, you will collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and develop action plans to support family well-being.