Family and Social Services Specialist

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Family and Social Services Specialist working 35 hours per week. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining records, advocating for vulnerable individuals, and aiding with providing social services to students, staff, and families to improve well-being, and overcome life challenges. Train staff in parent and family engagement, social services, child abuse and neglect, mental health, and staff wellness as required by the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Presence at each Head Start facility is required frequently, on an as-needed basis, and/or as directed. This position will complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

An associate’s degree in social services, human services, early childhood education, psychology, or other related areas required. Family Service Credential or CDA and two years of experience in human or social services may be considered if willing to further education. Bachelor degree preferred.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test. 

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.