Family Support Specialist

EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field.

KNOWLDEGE AND SKILLS :

1 year of case management skills working with first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled individuals. Basic knowledge of community resources including but not limited to childcare resources and facilities. 2 years of Early Childhood Education experience preferred. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: None; Preferred : Early Childhood Education Credentials Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Job offers are conditional upon a successful criminal background check Preferred Qualifications See minimum qualications Position Description Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated part‑time Family Support Specialist to join our campus community as we continue our dedication to student success. The Family Support Specialist will provide support to first‑generation, low-income, or disabled individuals enrolled in postsecondary education at our College who need assistance with childcare costs, Hourly rate of pay is $15-$20 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a permanent/part‑time (20 hours per week) grant‑funded position. Duties include: Serve as the main point of contact for prospective and current student parents in need of childcare services. Provide high-level academic support and counseling for student parents to meet grant objectives and goals. Determine eligibility of services for prospective student parents. Work closely with county childcare facilities and programs to enhance services for Carteret Community College students and the CCAMPIS program including but not limited to assisting facilities in applying for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, partners, and the general public. Identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the CCAMPIS program. Administer and track childcare payment vouchers, and childcare attendance hours. Monthly follow‑up with students to determine educational progress. Visit childcare facilities contracted with the CCAMPIS program to monitor children and review reports (as needed) Service on College committees and task forces as assigned. Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, and employee meetings. #J-18808-Ljbffr NC Community Colleges