5 Family Support Specialist - Head Start - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Jobs in Chicago, IL
One Hope United is Hiring a Family Support Specialist - Head Start - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Near Chicago, IL
- Recruits and enrolls families into the early childhood programs
- Organizes and maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date records for children and families
- Maintains enrollment throughout the program year through various recruitment strategies; ensures vacancies are filled immediately
- Collaborates with Special Needs Coordinator to recruit children with disabilities into the program **Family Relations**
- Builds respectful, culturally-sensitive relationships with families
- Embeds Strengthening Families initiatives throughout the program
- Communicates effectively with families through written and oral communication
- Encourages families to participate in program activities, parent meetings, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences
- Participates in parent meetings, family activities, and trainings
- Participates in all home visits and parent-teacher conferences to assess and support family resources and needs
- Assists families in developing Family Partnership Agreements, in order to encourage and promote their overall development including achievement of self-sufficiency as well as positive developmental outcomes for their children
- Understands the programs outcome goals and works diligently with the families to pursue positive outcome goals while participating in services.
- Maintains Parent Resource area and Parent Bulletin boards
- Follows up on childs absenteeism; working with parents to address barriers to regular attendance as needed **Recordkeeping**
- Ensures accurate and timely entry of all required child and family information in the data system
- Works in collaboration with Center staff and consultants to monitor, track, and coordinate services to children and families
- Ensures that health documents are complete and up to date, sending reminders to parents when follow-up is needed
- Appropriately documents monthly contacts with families in case notes **Professional Leadership and Community Outreach**
- Participates in IFSP/IEP meetings for children
- Collaborates with educational staff to communicate regarding family and child progress and needs to facilitate childrens transitions
- Collaborates with staff to achieve NAEYC Accreditation
- Develops and maintains Community Partnership Agreements (MOA)
- Remains aware of resources within the community to support the needs of families and make appropriate referrals
- Provides program, classroom, and center staffing support as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned **Education/Experience**
- BA/BS degree in human services, social work, family studies, family services, social services, or counseling preferred; or AA/AS degree in one of the above fields with 3 years of family services experience; or an unrelated degree and a family service credential (or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire) and 3 years of family services experience or for nonHead Start/Early Head Start programs a BA/BS degree in child development * **Bilingual in Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese required** **Other**
- Reliable transportation, valid drivers license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance ONE HOPE UNITED VALUES: * **Do the Right Thing |** We serve the best interest of our clients and staff. We act mindfully and responsibly, honoring our commitments. Were willing to challenge the status quo. * **Fully Contribute |** We bring our presence, passion, and ideas to every interaction, and we respect differing views and backgrounds so that others can do the same. * **Empower One Another** | We collaborate with, care for, and encourage each other toward greater impact, treating everyone with dignity and respect * **Turn Hope into Action** | We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit. We advocate for those in need and do what it takes to build a better future for all. * **Seek Impact Every Day** | We make things happen, and make them count. We leverage all our resources and make data-informed decisions for maximum, sustainable results. * **Always Keep Improving** | We pursue excellence in an atmosphere of innovation. We embrace change, take prudent risks, learn from failure, and recognize success. We Invest in You
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
- Enterprise Fleet car availability for high mileage drivers
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
- 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. **In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.** **Skills** **Education** **Experience**
Job Summary
Contractor
Social & Legal Services
$41k-53k (estimate)
07/03/2024
07/31/2024
onehopeunited.org
CHICAGO, IL
500 - 1,000
1895
BETTY WINTERS
$50M - $200M
Social & Legal Services
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About One Hope United
One Hope United is a private human service organization that has been investing in children and families for over 120 years, offering a diverse array of early childhood education, prevention, intervention and community-based programs. Our team of more than 800 talented professionals serves nearly 10,000 children and families each year in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida. Our Mission One Hope United increases opportunities for children and families by providing quality solutions that enhance lives, communities and futures. Our Vision For Every Child and Family, Life Without Limits. On...e Hope United Values: Do the Right Thing | We serve the best interest of our clients and staff. We act mindfully and responsibly, honoring our commitments. Were willing to challenge the status quo. Fully Contribute | We bring our presence, passion, and ideas to every interaction, and we respect differing views and backgrounds so that others can do the same. Empower One Another | We collaborate with, care for, and encourage each other toward greater impact, treating everyone with dignity and respect Turn Hope into Action | We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit. We advocate for those in need and do what it takes to build a better future for all. Seek Impact Every Day | We make things happen, and make them count. We leverage all our resources and make data-informed decisions for maximum, sustainable results. Always Keep Improving | We pursue excellence in an atmosphere of innovation. We embrace change, take prudent risks, learn from failure, and recognize success. EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Educating, nourishing, and empowering young children and families at our 12 Child Development Centers. All eligible centers carry the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. All three of my children went here and I cannot say enough about the attention they received while in One Hope Uniteds care. When I take the kids back the staff still remember their names and are so thoughtful in their attention to the little things that make kids special. -Parent, Des Plaines Child Development Center PLACEMENT AND RESIDENTIAL CARE Creating loving families through recruitment and training of foster parents, placing children in the public welfare system in safe, nurturing homes, and operating therapeutic residential facilities and independent living programs. One Hope United is a really good place for kids who need help. I appreciate all the staff who have helped me and kept me safe when I was upset. I love One Hope. -12-year-old Resident, Wilson Home, Centralia, IL COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY SERVICES Providing case management and therapeutic interventions to youth and families at risk of abuse, neglect, and serious behavior problems through counseling, family preservation, prevention programs, and youth services. Your kindness is much appreciated and I cannot wait until the day that I can reach out and make someone elses holiday brighter. -Thank you note from a mom who had received presents from OHU for her two children
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