id='p6061_'>Elementary School - Based Family Consultant JobID: 6061
Position Type:
Early Childhood
Date Posted:
8/19/2026
Location:
Kennedy Heartland
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POSITION:
Elementary School - Based Family Consultant
LOCATION:
Heartland Early Education
TERM:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Full-year (261 days annually)
START DATE:
ASAP
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelors Degree in social work, human services, counseling or closely related field is required. Home visiting experience is preferred. Knowledge of Conscious Discipline, community resource availability/access, and family service background is preferred. Bilinguals (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES:
- Coordinate the enrollment process by completing required enrollment paperwork and collecting all necessary health and other required documents from families.
- Conduct home visits with eligible families and children.
- Provide guidance on child development, positive parenting practices, and family goal setting.
- Assist families in accessing community resources and services.
- Foster strong connections between the child's home and school environments.
- Collaborate closely with teachers to support the child's developmental progress, share relevant family updates, and promote consistent messaging between home and school.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with teaching staff to ensure a team approach to supporting each child and family.
- Promote self-sufficiency through education, advocacy, and support.
- Coordinate with school personnel and community agencies to meet family needs.
SALARY:
Based on years of experience and education.
Classified Salary Schedule - Range 23 (base wage is $21.81/hr)
WHY HEARTLAND:
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Salina Public Schools Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
- Extensive and ongoing professional development and training
EOE