2025 - 2026 Specialist - Head Start Family Support

Lubbock ISD (TX)•Lubbock, TX

66d

About The Position

The role of the Family Support Specialist is to help families attain goals. The primary goals are to educate families on how to access community resources, to increase each family member's involvement in their children's education, and to help each family become a functional unit within the community.

Requirements

Skills in public and human relations
Public speaking skills
Community resources knowledge
Ability to deal with pre-school children, parents, school officials, and the public
General office skills
Computer knowledge
Typing rate of 35 w.p.m.
Ability to work in variable environmental conditions, travel by car, van, bus, or plane, work alone or with others in a positive and productive manner
Maintain emotional control, and understand and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Act as an advocate, a supporter of the children and families enrolled in the program, both within the center and the larger community
Assist in completing any and all types of records as required by the Head Start Performance Standards
Assist in establishing any and all training sessions for staff, parents and students as required by the Head Start Performance Standards
Attend any and all training sessions for staff, parents and students as required by the Head Start Performance Standards
Assist students, families, and staff in becoming knowledgeable of community resources
Assist in securing Head Start service oriented appointments for students, parents and staff
Assist in establishing and training any and all committees as required by Head Start Performance Standards
Assist with the recruitment and enrollment process for students and families
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Start Director

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