Family Services Specialist

Position: Family Services Specialist 2026-27
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Family Services Specialist is done for the purpose/s of serving as a liaison for families, ensuring that students are successful in their learning.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provides information and referral services for community support services

• Facilitates access to programs offered by community organizations

• Connects families with District services that support academic success and emotional well-being of students

• Provides resources and support for families and students to navigate the school system

• Collaborates with school staff to address student and family needs

• Maintains data as required for reporting purposes

• Identifies and markets opportunities for family engagement

• Participates in and may facilitate community engagement activities for families

• Implements communication systems using a variety of methods with a focus on serving families within the scope and duties of the position

• Advocates for families and students to connect them with resources and support

• Arranges for translation/interpretation services within the scope of the position

• May be required to participate in home visits

• Maintains professional boundaries within a community based role

• Develops and implements family support plans for students that qualify for McKinney-Vento and foster care services.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement with guidance from the principal or assistant principal

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required

• Associates degree or equivalent

• Minimum of two years working with families and children in a community organization

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health, education or related field

• Minimum of two years working in a school setting

• Bilingual or multilingual

Allowable Substitutions

• Experience may be substituted for educational requirements

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Washington State Driver's License Preferred

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Knowledge of District Instructional Initiatives and Racial Equity

• Awareness of confidentiality requirements as stated in federal and state law and District policies and procedures

• Awareness of the impact of social and economic factors on families and students that impact student success

• Possesses knowledge of community resources accessible to families

• Understanding basic structure of schools

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Supports families/students in crisis situations through effective analysis, problem-solving and intervention as needed.

• Provides services in respectful and empathetic manner.

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates computer skills including word processing, data entry and maintenance of spread sheets and other data files.

• Ability to prioritize work with a focus on balancing crisis situations with support work for student success.

• Ability to collaborate with other school employees, parents and community members and organizations.

• Possesses the ability to connect with students and families who may have traditionally been disconnected from schools.

• Demonstrates situational awareness to positively impact families and students.

• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.

• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive…