Family Support Specialist

Carteret Community College•Nc, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Carteret Community College is seeking a part-time Family Support Specialist to provide support to first-generation, low-income, or disabled individuals enrolled in postsecondary education who need assistance with childcare costs. This is a permanent, part-time (20 hours per week) grant-funded position.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field.
1 year of case management skills working with first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled individuals.
Basic knowledge of community resources including but not limited to childcare resources and facilities.

Nice To Haves

2 years of Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
Early Childhood Education Credentials

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for prospective and current student parents in need of childcare services.
Provide high-level academic support and counseling for student parents to meet grant objectives and goals.
Determine eligibility of services for prospective student parents.
Work closely with county childcare facilities and programs to enhance services for Carteret Community College students and the CCAMPIS program, including assisting facilities in applying for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, partners, and the general public.
Identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the CCAMPIS program.
Administer and track childcare payment vouchers, and childcare attendance hours.
Monthly follow-up with students to determine educational progress.
Visit childcare facilities contracted with the CCAMPIS program to monitor children and review reports (as needed).
Service on College committees and task forces as assigned.
Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, and employee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.