Illinois Action For Children·Matteson, Illinois
Build trusting relationships with families to empower them as active partners in their child's early education. Plan and host family events and workshops while collaborating with the Head Start team to support child and family well-being.
Join our team and make a difference for children and families!
Are you passionate about supporting families and helping young children thrive? Do you believe that strong families are the foundation of early learning success? If so, we’d love for you to join our Early Childhood Education team as a Family Engagement Specialist serving the South Suburbs!
In this role, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by partnering with families during one of the most important stages of a child’s development. We’re looking for someone who is energized by building relationships, strengthening family connections, and creating opportunities for children to succeed from the very start.
Why join us?
As a Family Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in connecting families to their child’s early education experience. You’ll help create a supportive, welcoming environment where families feel valued, heard, and empowered to actively participate in their child’s growth and learning.
This position supports sites across the South Suburbs, with a home office in Chicago Heights, IL
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At IL Action for Children, we believe that empowering families is the key to unlocking every child’s potential. As a Family Engagement Specialist, you’ll help create a ripple effect—supporting parents, strengthening family systems, and building brighter futures for children and communities.
This isn’t just a role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Every connection you make, every family you support, and every child you impact helps create lasting change where it matters most.
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IL Action for Children is an EEO/M/F/V/D employer.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field. Candidates should have two years of case management or similar experience and a passion for family engagement.
Market context
In Illinois, Family Engagement Specialist roles are often tied to schools, early childhood programs, and community-based services, where demand is shaped by the need to support family participation and student or child outcomes. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of case management or similar experience, and strong relationship-building skills. Before applying, compare the role’s family-engagement expectations with your direct experience, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.