Prek Family Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Eligibility and Recruitment
• Support outreach and recruitment of at-risk children and families.
• Aid families with enrollment, registration, transportation, and required documentation.
• Inform families about the importance of early learning and regular attendance.
• Prepare screening materials, schedule appointments, and maintain student files.
• Family and Comprehensive Services
• Assess family needs and connect families to community resources and supports.
• Maintain documentation of family goals, services, and progress.
• Support access to medical, dental, and mental health services.
• Conduct home visits to strengthen home-school connections and address family or attendance concerns.
• Identify and advocate for children with special needs.
• Parent Engagement and Education
• Promote family involvement in classrooms and school activities.
• Cookordinate family education opportunities and workshops related to child development, health, and family well-being.
• Support parent leadership opportunities, including Parent Advisory Council participation.
• Aid with communication, family engagement, and kindergarten transition activities.
• Program Support
• Maintain meal sheets, contact logs, and family communication records.
• Support Pyramid Model implementation and provide social-emotional resources for families.
• Collaborate with grant staff, school personnel, and community agencies to support family engagement and access to services.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, child development, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Google applications, and the internet.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, take initiative, and foster positive relationships with families and staff.
• Commitment to supporting at-risk families and cultural responsiveness to the community served.
• Ability to represent Harmony School District #175 positively.

Terms of Employment

• 12-month grant-funded position contingent upon the availability of grant funds.
• $27-$32/hour depending on experience.