General Function:

An ECEAP Family Support Specialist provides comprehensive and integrated family support services to families enrolled in the VOA ECEAP program. The Family Support Specialist works during the academic school year and maintains flexible hours to provide services when parents are available. The Family Support Specialist demonstrates competency to:

• build and sustain healthy, trusting, professional relationships with all families.
• identify family strengths and goals; providing support and resources to maximize family success in achieving these goals.
• coordinate and integrate family support services.
• research and link families to community services as needed and/or desired.
• plan and coordinate activities designed to support parent engagement, involvement and leadership.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to, and must be able to:

• read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor.
• hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, children, parents and volunteers.
• reach above head, bend to the floor, and perform repetitive movements.
• transfer up to 50 lbs. with help.
• have sufficient finger dexterity to open containers, buttons and zippers.

This position may be exposed to bodily fluids, infections and odors.

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Bilingual abilities required.

All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Family Support Specialist are required to have:

• an associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college credits in the following area(s) of study: adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology or another field directly related to their job.
• proficient in spoken and written Spanish preferred.
• experience and educational background in early childhood education preferred.
• proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Operating System, Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Internet Explorer preferred.

All ECEAP employees are required to obtain the following within 30 days of employment:

• A current infant, child and adult first aid/CPR certification
• HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens training
• Washington State Patrol background check
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• TB test
• Food Handler’s card

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick Time: accruals are based on hours worked, available to use after 30 days of employment.
• Holidays: 8 paid per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) – medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Paid travel time between clients; Mileage reimbursement; and free trainings