We are looking for a Family Development Specialist to join our Head Start team at Coastal Community Action! CCA is a private nonprofit corporation providing a variety of services to a target population of low-income children and families in ten counties in eastern NC, with a mission of empowering them to become self-sufficient.

This position works under the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) connecting families with community resources and one-on-one support. Family Development Specialists work on a collaborative team whose essential function is to provide family goal setting, crisis intervention, family stabilization, self-sufficiency, community support and parent engagement activities such as training and workshops.

What You'll Do:

• Pre-screens, assesses, and verifies all intake information related to income and household status to ensure program eligibility for applicant families and individuals.
• Manages an ongoing case analysis of families, determine their needs, and work with all family members to meet specific needs.
• Provides case-by-case assistance to ensure participants obtain housing, employment, training, education, day care assistance, transportation, medicine, food, clothing, utilities, mental health, detoxification, family crisis, and financial counseling.
• Assists families with goal-setting and developing an action plan to work toward economic enhancement.
• Researches services, resources and other funds to supplement program funding to meet the needs of the community.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements workshops and seminars for target population in a variety of cultures.
• Maintains records, data tracking and case notes according to state and federal program guidelines, in addition to policies and procedures set forth by the agency.
• Responds to referrals provided by inner agency staff, community partners, etc. in a timely manner.

What You'll Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in case management and working with low-income families.
• Must have basic knowledge of government assistance programs and non-profits, faith-based organizations and other services.
• Valid background clearance

What We Offer:

• Health insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees)
• Dental insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees)
• Basic Life insurance (100% company-paid for employees)
• Long-Term Disability (100% company-paid for employees)
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Vacation days sick leave
• 13-14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.31 - $19.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person