Judy Center Family Service Specialist

Release Date:

August 24, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 7, 2026

Requisition:

12480Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:

Judy Center Family Service SpecialistLocation:

Lexington Park Elementary SchoolSalary:

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees - Range 22. ($53,385-$80,753)

Effective:

September 2026APPLICATION

PROCEDURES

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, w applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than September 7, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The Family Service Specialist is responsible for partnering with Title I parent liaisons, Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison, and the Judy Center Coordinator. The incumbent will provide case management, coordination of services, communication with families, home visits, tracking progress of clients, maintaining documentation, and ensuring the participation of all partners. The Family Service Specialist also has responsibility for the maintenance of data for evaluation purposes and tracking data documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to flex working hours
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System
• Possess knowledge of curriculum for children birth through age five
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures and documents that family outreach is conducted
• Performs family outreach by arranging for services, home visits, and follow-up
• Advises families on services available to them through the Judy Center Program or community agencies and follows-up to ensure services are accessed
• Ensures high visibility, accessibility, and investment, on site daily
• Develops strategies for increasing program visibility and expansion, including recruitment of families and new family service partners
• Coordinates any service issues affecting the partners
• Collaborates with the site coordinator and partners for outreach activities
• Maintains database of all services provided and the key contact persons
• Compiles and submits required reports to site coordinator
• Plans and facilitates service coordination meetings among partners
• Ensures that children's serious issues are brought to the attention of the site coordinator
• Ensures appropriate coordination between families and service providers
• Tracks home visits and telephone contacts, maintains written case management reports for Judy Center evaluation purposes, and provides information to the site coordinator
• Plans, implements, and attends various activities and events, and documents Judy Center family attendance
• Obtains and distributes brochures of interest to parents, i.e. child care, health issues, developmental stages, etc.
• Makes recommendations and referrals to families regarding dual enrollment
• Participates in

IFSP, IEP

Meetings and coordinates with IEP Chairpersons

• Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled meetings between the Judy Center
• Attends statewide Judy Center meetings. Attends tri-county planning meetings, including Southern Maryland Child Care Resource Center and Head Start
• Collaborates with site coordinator with presentations on the Judy Center for organizations, agencies, and conferences
• Attends Hoyer Center events including periodic evening workshops and events
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree OR three (3) years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Preferred:

• Additional early childhood education coursework or degree
• Spanish language skills
• Experience in working with families and/or parent training

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees - Range 22.BARGAINING

UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC-ESPUpdated 07.2024, 5.2025