Family Support Specialist

Location

Early Learning Center – North Bend, WA 98045 (Full‑time);
Part‑time – Carnation, WA.

• Position:
  Family Support Specialist
• Type:
  Full‑time (North Bend) / Part‑time (Carnation)
• Hours:
  
  40 hours/week, 43 weeks/year (North Bend); 20 hours/week, 43 weeks/year (Carnation)
• Salary: $24.67 – $34.68 per hour; $42,432 – $59,650 annually, DOE
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Wellness/EAP, Retirement Plan, Professional Development

• Family Engagement & Outreach:
  Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts, conduct eligibility interviews, and welcome families into the program.
• Case Management & Goal Setting:
  Partner with families to create personalized Family Goal Plans and connect them with community resources.
• Crisis Support & Referrals:
  Provide crisis intervention and referrals to emergency services.
• Parent Involvement & Advocacy:
  Foster strong partnerships with parents, staff, and community organizations.
• Event Planning & Facilitation:
  Plan and host family events that reflect parent interests and promote connection.
• Data Entry & Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records and submit reports in alignment with ECEAP standards.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with preschool, therapy, and support staff to ensure consistent services and provide occasional classroom coverage during staff lunch breaks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working with low‑income families, at‑risk populations, or in family support services
• Strong knowledge of community resources, human services systems, and family advocacy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Reliable transportation and a valid Washington driver’s license
• Bonus:
  Bilingual Spanish skills

• Before first day:
  • TB screening & MMR documentation
  • DCYF Portable Background Check
  • MERIT registration & STARTS
  • Food & Beverage Handler’s Permit
• Within 45 days of hire:
  • First Aid & CPR certification
  • Additional training as required

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non‑job related medical condition or handicap.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.