Head Start Family Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Statement:

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Summary

The Family Services & Health Specialist assists in the administration of health program requirements, daily operations of a Head Start site, and bus driving responsibilities as assigned.

Exceptional Benefits Package

✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Complete health reports and track health services.
2. Collect and prepare data reports for Head Start and Early Head Start staff, including the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Site Manager.
3. Review and monitor data for accuracy and completeness.
4. Update health files and social service data as required.
5. Schedule health, dental, or disability services appointments and provide transportation for children and parents when necessary.
6. Maintain communication with parents through letters, newsletters, home visits, and phone calls.
7. Prepare children for health services to ease apprehension.
8. Assist the Family Service Advocate with Family Service activities as requested.
9. Support food service tasks when needed.
10. Drive the bus or act as a Bus Monitor as required.
11. Safely operate a school bus over a designated route or for special trips.
12. Perform daily vehicle inspections.
13. Plan, schedule, and conduct routine bus maintenance and cleaning.
14. Arrange and coordinate vehicle repairs.
15. Maintain required vehicle records.
16. Provide transportation for field trips, health appointments, and therapy sessions as needed.
17. Educate children and parents on transportation safety.
18. Participate in mealtimes with children when requested.
19. Assist with center cleaning duties as needed.
20. Support parent meetings or trainings.
21. Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
22. Attend meetings, committees, training, and conferences as required, including pre-service and in-service training.
23. Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the agency, submitting necessary documentation as requested.
24. Assist in Head Start or Early Head Start classrooms when needed.
25. Adhere to all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable regulations.
26. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; medical background (CNA, MA) preferred.
• Licensure: Current CDL license (minimum Class C) with PS endorsement required.
• Experience: Intermediate computer skills and prior work experience with medical records, health screenings, or other medical-related fields preferred.