Head Start Family Support Specialist

Keystone Human Services•Harrisburg, PA

47d•$17

About The Position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to families with multiple and complex needs. Services include education, home visits, goal development, access to community resources and attendance monitoring and support. Head Start Family Support Specialist work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $16.85 per hour. Schedules are based according to the school year and include 1477.5 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more! Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs. Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community. What we do: Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society. We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India. Keystone Human Services works to make our website accessible. However, if you are unable to access the online application, please call 717-775-1356. If you are a current Keystone Human Services employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Keystone Human Services works to make our website accessible. However, if you are unable to access the online application, please call 717-775-1356.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Requirements: (One of the following) High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience working with at risk families Associate’s degree in human services and 1 year of experience working with at risk families Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
Valid credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field or the ability to obtain one within 18 months of employment
Significant experience/knowledge regarding community resources including emergency assistance providers, understanding of community systems and programs and ability to navigate/access them with families
Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances

Nice To Haves

Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct services to families with multiple and complex needs.
Services include education, home visits, goal development, access to community resources and attendance monitoring and support.

Benefits

competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K
extensive training and learning opportunities
career development and advancement
tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
health and wellness programs

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