Family Support Specialist (FEP)
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
DeKalb, IL 60115
Job details
Salary: $36,000 – $40,000 full time a year
Job Type: Full-time Shift
• Schedule: 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday, Occasional evening, weekend work and overnight
travel to professional conferences required.
Qualifications
• Required: Associate degree or Specialized Certificates in Early Childhood Education, Child
Development or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work or
related field.
• Required: Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Job Description
The Family Support Specialist candidate must be nurturing; knows child development; enjoys one-on-on
experiences; is confident/experience with at-risk populations; trustworthy; internally motivated; takes initiative;
and can work alone but be a valued part of a team. Experience with children/families with developmental needs
a plus.
Fluency in both Spanish and English preferred.
Summary of Job Duties:
• Needs to demonstrate skill and experience in providing consultations with parents of young children
regarding child development, anticipatory guidance, and other parenting topics.
• Plan parent-child activities together with parents to positively impact child development and nurture
healthy parent-child relationships.
• Facilitate groups and workshops
Send resume and cover letter:
• Rose Malloy, Family Enrichment Program Director
• 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
• 444 E Hillcrest Dr, Suite 300
• DeKalb, IL 60115
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Bilingual Family Support Specialist – Ogle County
This position provides consultations with parents regarding child development, guidance, and other parenting topics. Facilitate workshops and one-on-one instruction for parents of young children. Some evening work required. Candidates should be fluent in Spanish and English and have experience in working with diverse communities. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others and partner with families to foster meaningful, working relationships in support of the parent-child relationships. This position works directly with families in Ogle County.
Position is based out of our DeKalb office.
Education requirements:
Associate Degree or Specialized Certificate in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
Salary Range:
$38,000-$40,000
Benefits Available:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
To apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Jodie Thunder
Family Enrichment Program Director
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
444 E Hillcrest Dr.
DeKalb IL 60115
815-758-8149 ext. 237
jodiet@four-c.org
Family Support Specialist – Ogle County
This position provides consultations with parents regarding child development, guidance, and other parenting topics. Facilitate workshops and one-on-one instruction for parents of young children. Some evening work required. Candidates should have experience in working with diverse communities. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others and partner with families to foster meaningful, working relationships in support of the parent-child relationship. This positions works directly with families located in Ogle County.
This position is based out of our DeKalb office.
Education requirements:
Associate Degree or Specialized Certificate in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
Salary Range:
$38,000-$40,000
Benefits Available:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
To apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Jodie Thunder
Family Enrichment Program Director
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
444 E Hillcrest Dr.
DeKalb IL 60115
815-758-8149 ext. 237
jodiet@four-c.org
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Health & Safety Provider Support Specialist
Job Status: Full Time Position, 35-hour work week, Monday – Friday
Salary: $33,500
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program
Reports To: Child Care Assistance Program Coordinator
Location: DeKalb Office at 444 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 300
(Travel within our six-county area)
Job Purpose:
The Health & Safety Provider Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Health & Safety Coach with scheduling and conducting on-site visits to License Exempt (LE) child care providers who receive payment through the IDHS Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Assisting the CCAP Provider Specialist with maintaining eligibility for both new and current child care providers to receive payment for the children in their care.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, obtaining a current listing of LE child care providers, contacting them to schedule a visit during their operating hours, conduct the on-site visit, review and confirm that required training has been completed and that health and safety practices are being implemented, complete a monitoring report, maintain files and entering data accurately. Provide assistance and technical support to providers to have them complete or update their information for the child care assistance program. Provide follow-up and request for additional information as needed. Maintain up-to-date family and provider records, including detailed case notes, in the IDHS online child care management system
Skills and Abilities:
- High level of skill with Microsoft 365, databases, and internet usage.
- Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to successfully handle challenging interactions.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ability to build and support relationships.
- Work effectivity as a team member.
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
Qualifications:
An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education; and/or experience in social work, customer service or related field. College credits and or work hours must equal 2 full years of education and or full-time work.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Tracy Carls
Child Care Assistance Program Coordinator
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
444 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 300
DeKalb, IL 60115
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Child Care Assistance Program Eligibility Specialist
Job Status: Full Time Position, 35 hour work week, Monday – Friday
Salary: $33,500
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program
Reports To: Child Care Assistance Program Coordinator
Location: DeKalb Office at 444 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 300
(Occasionally travel within our six-county area)
Job Purpose:
Determine eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) according to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) policies, procedures, and contract requirements. Provide information and technical assistance to families and child care programs paid by the state of Illinois. Support seamless services to new and existing families.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, process applications, redeterminations, change of provider, and other paperwork for the Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (IDHS) according to the policies and timelines stated in the IDHS Child Care Policy Manual. Provide follow-up and request for additional information as needed. Maintain up-to-date family and provider records, including detailed case notes, in the IDHS online child care management system.
Provide technical assistance to providers and families regarding CCAP policies and procedures and the completion of paperwork. Provide technical assistance to providers regarding payment options and tracking methods.
Skills and Abilities:
- High level of skill with Microsoft 365, databases and internet usage.
- Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to successfully handle challenging interactions.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ability to build and support relationships.
- Work effectivity as a team member.
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
Qualifications:
An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education; and/or experience in social work, customer service or related field. College credits and or work hours must equal 2 full years of education and or full-time work.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Tracy Carls
Child Care Assistance Program Coordinator
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
444 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 300
DeKalb, IL 60115