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Our benefits include:

Health, dental and vision insurance plans with company contribution of 95% for single coverage 401k with company match Generous PTO

first year
23 days, the second year
28 days, the third year and on
35 days 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Company Paid

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$2,000 Hiring Bonus for external candidates (50% after 90 days of employment and 50% after one year of employment) What s the job about?

As a Family Engagement Specialist, you ll be the superhero who builds positive relationships with families, empowering them to be active partners in their children s early learning journey. You ll create an environment where families feel heard, supported, and inspired to succeed alongside their little ones. This role supports sites in the Western Suburbs (Melrose Park & Maywood areas), with the home office located in Matteson, IL.

What you ll do:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with families Plan and host fun, family-friendly events and workshops Act as a go-to resource for families, offering guidance and support Work closely with our Head Start team to ensure children and families are thriving Share your creativity and passion to create a welcoming environment for everyone What we re looking for: A friendly, energetic person who enjoys connecting with others Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help Experience working with families and/or children (preferred, but not required) A team player who s ready to bring their ideas and enthusiasm to the table An open heart, a positive attitude, and a love for making the world a little brighter

The Credentials Fun Part:

A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or Psychology Two years of experience as a caseworker or similar position A genuine desire to connect with families and support their success Creativity and problem-solving skills are a must

we want to hear your fresh ideas! Bilingual? Even better
bring those language skills and connect with more families!

How This Aligns with

Our Mission:

At our core, we re all about catalyzing change by developing strong families and powerful communities. As a Family Engagement Specialist with us, you ll play a pivotal role in this mission by shaping the minds of the next generation while also being a positive force in the lives of their families. You re not just pushing paper-you re helping to create a ripple effect that strengthens entire communities where children truly matter most. While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule. IL Action for Children is

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