Child Family Specialist

Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

$18-20/hour (depending on education)

Prenatal and Early Learning Services’ program is a funded program through the Office of Head Start.

Support weekly outreach and follow ERSEA procedures to enroll eligible families.

Serve up to 12 families each year.

Weekly 90-minute visits for families with children 0–3.

Bi-weekly visits for prenatal moms; weekly if high-risk or in the 3rd trimester.

Help families secure and maintain medical/dental insurance and providers.

Ensure prenatal and newborn care is accessed, including the 2-week well-baby check.

Support families in meeting Texas Health Steps (THSteps) requirements.

Promote positive parenting and healthy child development.

Provide prenatal and child development education.

Plan peer‑to‑peer and parent/child activities using the PIWI model.

Offer 10 prenatal and 22 early childhood group socializations per year.

Develop and monitor Family Needs Assessment and Family Partnership Goals.

Provide resources and referrals to help families meet personal, educational, and economic goals.

Create a safe, respectful environment for sharing and support.

Assess child development three times yearly using Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Build individual child portfolios and observe parent‑child interaction using PICCOLO.

Complete Home Safety Checklist per schedule.

Meet 30-, 45-, and 90‑day timelines for all new enrollments (health and developmental screenings).

Partner with Health and Family Engagement teams.

Help plan monthly Parent Committee Meetings.

Identify parents to participate on Policy Council.

Enter accurate data into all assigned systems (home visits, mileage, in‑kind, timecards, etc.).

Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and maintain 15+ hours of annual professional development.

Maintain certifications (CPR/First Aid, PAT, Vision/Hearing, Food Handler, etc.).

Participate in Construct Coaching.

Community Connection:
Stay updated on local community resources and best practices.

Accept and facilitate referrals to/from Early Head Start.

Support agency‑wide events, assessments, and team initiatives as assigned.

• Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA). Associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
• 1‑2 years’ experience in social services, and or family engagement.
• 1‑2 years’ experience in an early learning setting (knowledge of child development and prenatal care).
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to communicate and relate to many diverse families of limited income.
• Maintain access to reliable, insured transportation to travel to assigned locations and complete work responsibilities.
• Must meet all health and safety requirements, including:
• Passing a pre‑employment and/or periodic physical exam
• Annual TB screening
• Background check and renewals as required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Repetitive use of hands for reaching, handling, and turning.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; includes light lifting of supplies and materials.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend, and stoop as needed.
• Must be physically able to monitor and ensure children’s safety during various activities.