Family Support Specialist
Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Family Support Specialist
Summary:
Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) works with families and communities to ensure that all children have access to high quality, affordable early learning and age appropriate opportunities and experiences which enable them to succeed in school and in life. This position engages assigned Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) families through the establishment of trusting relationships by providing meaningful and consistent client contact, as specified in Early Head Start Policies and Procedures. The incumbent assists families with the development and ongoing implementation of a family led Family Partnership Agreement and/or Individual Family Support Plan with goals, objectives, and activities to meet the individual families' needs. Individual accepts family applications and processes enrollments. Works closely with the EHS-CCP ERSEA Specialist.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Family Services, Social Work or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children and families, preferably economically challenged children and families. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to provide empathic services; ability to relate to children and families served, good problem solving skills; valid driver's license and automobile insurance. CCRI offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package including health and retirement plans with an organizational match.
Child Care Resources Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Child Care Resources Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.