Illinois Action For Children·Matteson, Illinois
The Family Engagement Specialist builds positive relationships with families to empower them as active partners in their children's early learning journey. They are responsible for planning family-friendly events, providing guidance, and collaborating with the Head Start team to support community development.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you a people person with a passion for helping families thrive? Do you love working in a fun, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions matter? If so, we want YOU to join our Early Childhood Education family as a Family Engagement Specialist in the Western Suburbs!
What’s the job about? As a Family Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the superhero who builds positive relationships with families, empowering them to be active partners in their children’s early learning journey. You’ll create an environment where families feel heard, supported, and inspired to succeed alongside their little ones. This role supports sites in the Western Suburbs, with the home office located in Matteson, IL.
At our core, we’re all about catalyzing change by developing strong families and powerful communities. As a Family Engagement Specialist with us, you’ll play a pivotal role in this mission by shaping the minds of the next generation while also being a positive force in the lives of their families. You’re not just pushing paper—you’re helping to create a ripple effect that strengthens entire communities where children truly matter most.
While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.
IL Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employer.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or Psychology and possess at least two years of experience in a caseworker or similar role. Strong communication skills, creativity, and a genuine desire to support family success are essential for this position.
Market context
In Illinois, Specialist, Family Engagement roles are often tied to schools, early childhood programs, and community-based services that need bilingual staff who can connect with families and coordinate support. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or Psychology, plus casework experience and strong community-facing communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show bilingual outreach experience and examples of family support work.