PCCEO is a Community Action Agency founded in 1966 providing community members with needed resources such as Head Start, Food Service Options, Weatherization Services, and more.

BENEFITS: Benefits begin first of the month following date of hire

• BCBS Medical: Two Plans ($0 Deductible/$1500 Deductible)
• Dental (Employer Pays 100% for employee only coverage)
• Vision (Employer Pays 100% for employee only coverage)
• STD (Employer Paid)
• LTD (Employer Paid)
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Off
• EAP
• 403(b) with 5% matching
• Life Insurance X Annual Salary (Employer Paid)
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB PURPOSE: The Family Development Specialist of PCCEO Head Start will support the Family Development Coordinator with recruitment, coordination and follow up of services for Head Start families including but not limited to: parent engagement activities, personal development, specific health related services and self-sufficiency programming through the provision of services for Head Start parents and their children as required by performance standards and related contents for the Head Start Program.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• BA in social services or related field.
• Must have and maintain a valid Illinois Driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance as required by the State of Illinois.'

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Training and experience in field(s) related to social, human, or family services, case management experience, computer literate.
• Training, experience, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible for recruiting and processing the intake of a specified number of eligible children regardless of race, sex, creed, color, national origin or handicapping condition as established by the Family Development/ERSEA Coordinator;
• Must be able to identify families and children in need of social services, make referral, follow up on referrals and document each phase of the referral process.
• Develop and identify resources for Head Start families in need of crisis intervention and social services

Candidates selected for the position will undergo a background check and drug test.

PCCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of social work experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person