Family Services Coordinator

Nemcsa • Standish, MI

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About The Position

The Family Services Coordinator builds meaningful relationships with children and families, helping them access resources, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. The coordinator serves as a trusted partner, connecting families to supports that promote stability, well-being, and success while helping ensure children have opportunities to thrive. The role supports Head Start enrollment and family engagement, provides individualized support and advocacy, and collaborates with program staff and community agencies.

The position requires travel and a working knowledge of computers. The selected applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide an acceptable form of identification for the fingerprinting appointment. Failure to submit fingerprints makes the applicant ineligible for hire within the program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent credits in Human or Family Services or a related field.
• One year of experience in a human services field.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to travel.
• Submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide acceptable identification for the fingerprinting appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll children and families into Head Start programs and maintain full enrollment.
• Partner with families to identify strengths, set goals, and develop individualized family partnership plans.
• Conduct home visits and provide ongoing support, advocacy, and follow-up services.
• Connect families with community resources, health services, and other supports to meet their needs.
• Encourage parent engagement and participation in program activities, leadership opportunities, and decision-making groups.
• Build relationships with community agencies and collaborate to support children and families.
• Plan and facilitate family education activities, workshops, and events.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and program data.
• Work with program staff to support children's attendance, well-being, and overall success.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Work-life flexibility whenever possible.
• 10 or more paid holidays each year.
• Vacation time and sick leave benefits.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree