Early Head Start Family Support Educator

Community Progress Council Inc • York, PA

2d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Family Support Educator works with pregnant mothers and families of children from birth to age three through Community Progress Council’s Early Head Start Home-Based Program. Using a strengths-based coaching model, the educator provides guidance, education, and support to help families achieve goals, promote healthy child development, and connect with community resources. The role works with a dedicated team to support positive outcomes for young children and their families.

The position includes individualized family education and coaching, evidence-based home visits, family socializations, child development screenings and assessments, and support for family goals and engagement. It also involves documentation, coordination with community partners, recruitment and enrollment support, and transportation of participants when required. Scheduling is adaptable to family needs and may include occasional evenings.

Requirements

• Home-Based CDA, comparable credential, or equivalent coursework through an associate or bachelor’s degree program.
• An associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, family engagement, and relationship-based service delivery.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with families, colleagues, and community organizations.
• Pennsylvania driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings in accordance with CPC and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to meet Head Start Performance Standards and program requirements.
• Experience with home visiting, family coaching, Early Head Start, Head Start, or related family support programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic data management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized education, coaching, and support to families with children from birth to age three.
• Conduct home visits using an evidence-based curriculum that supports healthy child development.
• Promote positive parenting practices and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Facilitate socializations that encourage engagement, learning, and peer connections.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and observations to monitor child growth and development and support school readiness.
• Help families identify strengths, set goals, and develop plans for success.
• Connect families with Community Progress Council programs and community services.
• Encourage participation in program activities and family-centered events.
• Adapt scheduling to meet family needs, including occasional evenings.
• Transport participants when required and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records and data entry.
• Coordinate services with internal teams and community agencies.
• Assist with recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment activities.
• Build positive relationships with families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid dental coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for staff.

What This Job Offers

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