ECEAP Family Support Specialist

ECEAP Family Support Specialist JobID: 1172 Position Type: ECEAP Preschool Program/Family Support SpecialistDate Posted: 9/14/2026Location: College Place Additional Information: Show/HideDepartment: Early LearningLocation: College Place, WAReports To: ECEAP Site Coordinator Classification: FLSA Non-ExemptSchedule: Monday-Friday (8 hrs. per day / 180 days per year/late August - mid June)Rate of Pay: $25.59 (step 1/year 1) - $28.80 (step 5/year5) Position is posted through September 23rd or until filled. SUMMARY: Educational Service District 123 is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the ECEAP Family Support Specialist position serving our Walla Walla County sites, including College Place, Touchet, and Walla Walla. The Family Support Specialist (FSS) provides comprehensive, integrated family support services to ECEAP children and families while supporting the program's recruitment, eligibility verification, prioritization, and enrollment processes. Utilizing a strengths-based, two-generation Mobility Mentoring framework, this position builds authentic partnerships with families to support child health, education, and family self-reliance. Additionally, the role maintains full caseload compliance, manages child records, and ensures strict adherence to Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) ECEAP Performance Standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Contribute to the development of positive communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.Collaborate with site staff to provide transition support to families, organize and conduct family orientations to ECEAP, including orienting families on their rights and responsibilities in ECEAP.Work with diverse populations to identify accessibility needs and potential accommodations to access program services.Conduct year-round, community-wide recruitment and family engagement activities targeted at reaching families furthest from opportunity, including homeless, low-income, foster, and diverse populations.Process child applications, collect and verify family income and eligibility documentation, and maintain full compliance with fraud prevention policies and public trust standards.Accurately enter and track child and family interest, application, eligibility, and enrollment data in the ECEAP database.Assist in applying ECEAP selection and prioritization criteria to maintain active site waitlists and ensure vacant slots are filled promptly within designated timeframes.Implement the Mobility Mentoring approach using the Bridge to Child and Family Self-Reliance to assess family strengths/needs and co-create Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Limited (SMART) goals.Meet required ELMS checkpoint deadlines for family assessments, progress notes, goal tracking, and referrals.Maintain an assigned direct family support caseload and conduct individualized family visits throughout the school year based on ECEAP deliverables.Coordinate with families to ensure children have completed a well child exam and have medical and dental screenings within 90 calendar days of enrollment.Partner with families, health consultants, and classroom staff to create and maintain signed Individual Care Plans for children with special health needs, severe allergies, or behavioral considerations.Connect families with culturally relevant community resources, assist them in navigating service systems, and conduct systematic follow-ups to measure efficacy.Provide support to families experiencing a crisis and refer them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers, as appropriate.Plan and facilitate voluntary family engagement activities, workshops, and leadership development opportunities based on expressed family interests.Encourage family leadership and support family participation in the ECEAP Policy Council.Maintain up-to-date, highly confidential child and family files in accordance with ECEAP data security standards and record retention policies.Monitor child attendance patterns and collaborate with families to resolve barriers to regular attendance.Maintain mandatory credentials, complete annual learning plans, and attend required DCYF/ECEAP trainings.Engage with community members and agencies in order to promote and enhance services for ECEAP families, and maintain linkages through attending pertinent community-based meetings. Assist in maintaining updated information on community resources, including community health/oral and health/nutrition.Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families to include staffing, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans, and other cross-component coordination efforts.Travel between work sites as needed.Cover breaks for ECEAP Staff as needed.Maintain confidentiality and follow all applicable ESD 123 Board policies and procedures, in addition to ECEAP Performance Standards. Supervisory: NoneOTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Performs related duties as assigned.Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have one of the following qualifications:(a) An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology or another field directly related to their job responsibilities. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; (b) A DCYF-approved credential from a comprehensive and competency-based Family/Social Service training program that increases knowledge and skills in providing direct services to families;(c) A Washington State ECE Home Visitor Certificate;(d) A Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition; or(e) High School Diploma or GED and an ESD 123 approved professional development plan (PDP) granting eligible new hires five (5) years from the date of hire to become fully qualified with (a), (b), (c), or (d) above.Demonstrated successful experience working with and providing support to students and families.Cleared portable background check.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Bilingual in English and Spanish language preferred, but not required.Requires knowledge and ability to:Knowledge of community resources for families and appropriate referral procedures.Ability to participate as a positive, productive team member of the site's multi-disciplinary team.Ability to establish and maintain relationships and identify strengths and goals of family members desirable.Ability to effectively communicate with preschool age children, family members, outside agencies, co-workers and other district staff.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and people with limited income.Ability to organize own work and to work independently.Ability to travel between work sites.Ability to work flexible hours.Certification and Licenses:MERIT Portable Background Check (cleared before working directly with children)MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine or proof of immunityCompletion of one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test, or treatment in accordance with WAC 110-300-0105(3).First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.Food Handler's PermitPOSITION BENEFITS:Opportunities to receive on the job trainingAccess to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)Access to the agency's wellness programPaid sick leave (10 days per full school year)Paid personal leave (up to 2 days per full school year)Work a typical school calendar with winter, spring, and summer break off.COMPENSATION:Paid once a month on the last working day of the month.Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule.A full work calendar for this position is 180 days and 8 hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year:$3,070.80 (step 1/year 1) - $3,456.00 (step 5/year 5)This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31).TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS:Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.Possess confidence while being humble lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.Hungry always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.Smart have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU:"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out.""I am not sure, but I will find out for you.""I have not done that before, but I can do it.""I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach."ABOUT OUR TEAM AND AGENCY: Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to the beliefs and behaviors outlined in our Culture Playbook.We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team!WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and lifting 35 or more pounds occasionally.