Family Support Specialist

ABOUT US

Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well‑being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills.

We have Family Support Specialists, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey. In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full‑day and part‑day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.

40 hours. Full‑Time. Full‑Year. Non‑Exempt.

Recruit and enroll preschool and early Head Start children into MVCDC. Establish a relationship with preschool and Head Start parents and maintain assigned caseload throughout the school year. Serve as a liaison between families and staff. Link families with the appropriate community service providers for direct services. Provide comprehensive social services to families as the need is identified.

Must have an Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field or BA/BS degree in Social Work preferred. Must have at least 2 years relevant social work experience working with children and families or related field (undergraduate field practicum experience acceptable). Will consider 3-4 years social work experience in lieu of education credentials. Within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.

Montgomery County – Central State University West location.

Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both education and experience.

• Health – Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy‑Up;
  Individual, Employee +1, or Family.
• Dental – Individual, Employee +1, or Family.
• Vision – Individual, Employee +1, or Family.
• Basic Life – A maximum of $50,000 term life and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
• Optional Life – Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family.
• Wellness – Online portal for employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 8 free counseling sessions, legal and financial.

• Student loan forgiveness.
• FREE education assistance including paid trainings – CDA.
• 3% guaranteed 401(k) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401(k).
• PTO days.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Wellness days with no children.
• Assurity optional coverages.
• Referral bonus (up to $1,000 per hire).

Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.