Family Support Specialist - Head Start Preschool Redmond School House

Overview

This job posting is for a Head Start Family Support Specialist at Old Redmond School House Preschool. Openings as of 6/1/2026.

• Position Type: Equity and Family Engagement / Family Support Specialist
• Date Posted: 5/7/2026
• Location: Old Redmond School House

Description:

Head Start Family Support Specialist – 167 day working calendar. Hours Per Day: 7.5.

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shift subject to change.

Location:

Old Redmond Schoolhouse Preschool. Hourly Rate: $36.92 per hour (Salary Schedule SC11). Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925. Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here.

Job Summary:

The job of Family Support Specialist is done for the purpose of providing quality, comprehensive child/family support services to preschoolers and their families; providing support, training and case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of their children and enhancing parents' role as the primary influence on their child's education and development and supporting parents in increasing their economic stability;

determining eligibility for the program, enrolling families in the program, enlisting parental involvement in child educational programs; working with parents in identifying and achieving goals; accessing support services; creating training programs; and facilitating positive parent, school and student relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruits, selects and enrolls eligible children and families for the purpose of providing comprehensive services and encouraging family involvement, maintaining full enrollment and serving families most in need of services according to federal guidelines.
• Assesses family and infant/child needs for the purpose of determining eligibility and/or developing an action plan to remove barriers to the child's success in school.
• Assists parents in a variety of areas (e.g., filling out forms/surveys, health, nutrition, living skills, budgeting, job skills, goal setting) for the purpose of developing an action plan to remove barriers to the child's success in school and supporting the family in basic life skills and economic stability.
• Orients prospective participants (e.g., site tours, program overview and eligibility requirements, benefits) for the purpose of establishing familiarity with the program, services and required processes.
• Provides or assists with health screenings, immunization verification, and outside agency referrals for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and complying with program requirements.
• Visits children's homes for the purpose of enrolling students in the program, interviewing parents, informing parents of school and community resources and providing child development/parenting information, and setting family goals.
• Plans and facilitates family meetings and involvement events for the purpose of providing for family support needs and complying with program regulations.
• Develops individualized health, nutrition, and family support plans for all enrolled children for the purpose of furthering family goals, plans and success strategies.
• Participates in workshops, meetings and community events for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
• Reports suspected incidents to appropriate parties for the purpose of maintaining students' personal health and safety and adhering to applicable policies.
• Provides outreach to low income communities, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of recruiting families to Head Start, developing resources, and building partnerships with community members.
• Administers Head Start program standards for the purpose of ensuring program eligibility and compliance with mandated regulations.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing required information and documentation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• AA degree in Human Services or Health with two years' experience in a human service program, or…