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Bilingual Family Services Specialist

Why We Need You

We are looking for a talented Family Services Specialist. This position is responsible for providing family support services that include School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK). This position also coordinates with the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Coordinator(s) to provide CCR&R services. This is a hands-on, high-volume position that reports to the Family Services Manager.

Why We Are Excited to Meet You:

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What You Will Do (Summary):

  • Maintain working knowledge of and adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, and ELC policies and procedures
  • Complete Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist evaluation (certification) within 90 days of hire
  • Provide comprehensive CCR&R services to customers
  • Determine customer eligibility for the SR and VPK programs
  • Complete specialized SR and VPK processes, as assigned
  • Participate as directed in all ELC quality improvement efforts to achieve optimum organizational performance including but not limited to, data edit reports and peer review activities
  • Participate in a minimum of two ELC Outreach activities and/or events within the fiscal year
  • Report suspected fraud (internal and/or external) immediately via ELC established Fraud Reporting Procedure
  • Contact the Abuse Hotline immediately in the event an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is received

About Us:

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $43 million. The ELC’s mission is to provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school.  ELC’s core values: positive attitude, accountability, respect, and teamwork

Position: Full-time, Non-exempt Position of Special Trust.

Starting Salary: $36,000 – $38,000

Location: In person; hybrid eligible following successful completion of probationary period.

Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes the following benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, flexible paid time off and holidays, life insurance, short-term and long-term, retirement savings plan (401K) loan forgiveness eligible employer, etc. Considered for hybrid work after successful completion of the probationary period.

Important:

This position closes on May 22, 2024. Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to elcemployment@elcbigbend.org

ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. ELC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills

Applicants may undergo a skills assessment

Division of Early Learning
Florida VPK