Family Support Services Specialist- Early Childhood Programs - 2025763

Kent, WA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 40 days ago

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About the role

This is a temporary full-time position funded through a grant agreement until September 30, 2026, and contingent upon funding extension.
Follow all due intake and enrollment process.
Playgroups and Parent-child Programming:

Build and maintain the FSS program caseload through community outreach as well as following up on referrals from within WRWW, community partners, and direct family requests.
Assist and support with applying for WCCC subsidies, childcare, and early childhood systems such as ECEAP/Head Start, Preschool and home-visitation programs, and Kindergarten.
Provide follow-through support with additional support needs, including any cross-departmental referrals and case coordination needed.
Organize and facilitate play-based parent-child workshops, planning art or science projects for families with young children in coordination with community partners.
Partner with families using a culturally responsive and healing centered framework- assessing their requirements, setting goals based on strengths and barriers, facilitating community and resource connections, and offering them relevant support.
Ensure sustained engagement through active follow-up and relationship-building with families.

Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively, and positively with caregivers, students, volunteers, and other staff.
Valid Driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check.
Current (or ability to quickly secure) CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Creative, resourceful, and self-motivated.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Knowledgable about inclusive early childhood practices, child development, IFSP/IEP procedures, and reducing barriers and stigma for people with disabilities.
Accountable and thorough with excellent follow-through on each task.
Experience with planning/coordinating programs and events for families and children is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)
and ability to learn other internal applications.

Provide home-visits and accompany families to help with navigating systems and resources.
Work closely with the Coordinators and Program Manager to ensure all early childhood programs data are recorded in a timely manner.

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