Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist

Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time Family Support Specialist to join our campus community as we continue our dedication to student success. The Family Support Specialist will provide support to first-generation, low-income, or disabled individuals enrolled in postsecondary education at our College who need assistance with childcare costs. Hourly rate of pay is $15-$20 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, complete the online application and attach: a. a cover letter detailing your interest in this position; and, b. an unofficial copy of your post-secondary education transcript. This is a permanent/part-time (20 hours per week) grant-funded position.

• Serve as the main point of contact for prospective and current student parents in need of childcare services.
• Provide high-level academic support and counseling for student parents to meet grant objectives and goals.
• Determine eligibility of services for prospective student parents.
• Work closely with county childcare facilities and programs to enhance services for Carteret Community College students and the CCAMPIS program including but not limited to assisting facilities in applying for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, partners, and the general public.
• Identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the CCAMPIS program.
• Administer and track childcare payment vouchers, and childcare attendance hours.
• Monthly follow-up with students to determine educational progress.
• Visit childcare facilities contracted with the CCAMPIS program to monitor children and review reports (as needed)
• Service on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, and employee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 1 year of case management skills working with first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled individuals.
• Basic knowledge of community resources including but not limited to childcare resources and facilities.
• 2 years of Early Childhood Education experience preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: None;
Preferred:
Early Childhood Education Credentials

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Job offers are conditional upon a successful criminal background check.

Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor Service; the employee is required to contribute 6% of their monthly gross pay to this benefit; the College contributes an additional amount.
• Twelve (12) paid holiday days each year (11, if a 10-month faculty member)
• Twelve (12) sick days per year (10, if a 10-month faculty member) which is cumulative indefinitely. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit for retirement
• Staff receive fourteen (14) vacation days per year which increases as the length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year. Faculty do not receive vacation leave, rather, they have on average, 20 scheduled, paid non-instructional days built into the academic calendar.
• Faculty receive paid breaks throughout the academic year, including a Spring Break, Fall Break, and holiday break in December
• 12-month employees work 1,976 hours per year, which allows for an adjusted summer schedule of 4-day work weeks.
• Longevity pay yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• Optional 401K/457 plans
• Low-cost State Health Plan - employee only monthly premium for the Standard (70/30) Plan is based on salary band, and ranges from $35 per month to $80 per month.
• Low-cost optional insurance such as vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Temporary and adjunct/part-time employees do not receive benefits.