<p>The Family Enrichment Specialist provides comprehensive family support services to families enrolled in the Early Head Start and Head Start Home-Based programs. This position focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships, supporting family goals, and promoting child development and school readiness through weekly home visits using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum.</p> <p>The Family Enrichment Specialist works collaboratively with families, Early Childhood staff, and community partners to ensure high-quality service delivery while maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, agency policies, and documentation requirements.</p> <p>Family & Community Partnerships</p> <p>Estimated Effort: 40%</p> <ul> <li> <p>Build trusting, respectful relationships with families that integrate their values, beliefs, and caregiving practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete Family Strength Surveys and develop Family Partnership Agreements in collaboration with families.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide individualized case management and support families in achieving identified goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist families in accessing community resources and services; make referrals and follow up on outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Advocate for families with community agencies and service providers.</p> </li><li> <p>Support parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist families with transitions between Early Head Start, Head Start, preschool, and public school.</p> </li><li> <p>Document all relevant family contacts, referrals, and outcomes in ChildPlus.</p> </li></ul> <p>Child Development, Health, and Disabilities</p> <p>Estimated Effort: 40%</p> <ul> <li> <p>Conduct weekly 1.5-hour home visits using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum.</p> </li><li> <p>Support child development from prenatal stages through age five, including children with disabilities and dual-language learners.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete required developmental, hearing, vision, and social-emotional screenings within mandated timelines.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist families with scheduling and follow-up for health, dental, and developmental appointments, including IFSPs and IEPs.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide prenatal education and support to expectant families.</p> </li><li> <p>Plan, coordinate, and facilitate parent-child socialization activities throughout the program year.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with teaching staff, health staff, and disabilities coordinators to support coordinated services.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor attendance and address barriers to participation with families.</p> </li></ul> <p>Program Design, Data, and Reporting</p> <p>Estimated Effort: 15%</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ChildPlus, including home visits, screenings, referrals, and outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete required reports and data entry in accordance with program and funding requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in program planning, self-assessment, monitoring, and continuous quality improvement activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain organized, secure records and workspaces.</p> </li><li> <p>Request supplies and materials as needed to support assigned duties.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Duties and Accountability</p> <p>Estimated Effort: 5%</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain accountability to the assigned supervisor for accuracy, timeliness, and quality of work.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain confidentiality in accordance with CAC policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to all agency safety policies, licensing rules, and professional standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor and positive representation of CAC and the Early Childhood Program.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Home-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent coursework toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field.</p> <p>Job-Related Experience:</p> <p>Experience working with families in a home-based, early childhood, or human services setting.</p> <p>People Management Experience:</p> <p>This position does not directly supervise employees.</p> <p>Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Valid Ohio Driver's License</p> </li><li> <p>Reliable transportation and proof of insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to obtain and maintain Van Certification</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to pass annual T-8 physical</p> </li><li> <p>Parents as Teachers (PAT) Certification</p> </li><li> <p>Family Development Credential (if degree is not in a related field)</p> </li><li> <p>CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse Prevention training</p> </li><li> <p>Fifteen (15) hours of related training annually</p> </li><li> <p>BCI/FBI background checks</p> </li><li> <p>Insurable under agency policy</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with low-income families and children ages 0-5</p> </li><li> <p>Head Start or Early Head Start experience</p> </li><li> <p>Experience providing home-based services</p> </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>This position requires frequent local travel to conduct home visits with assigned families. Work is performed in a shared office environment when not in the field. Occasional regional or overnight travel may be required for training. Work is fast-paced and involves managing sensitive family situations with professionalism.</p>