Family Support Specialist

Job overview

The Family Support Specialist role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with a stated annual salary range of $55,750–$58,000. Concordia Place provides early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs for Chicago communities. The role supports children’s learning and development by coordinating assessments, referrals, family resources, and teacher support. It also contributes to enrollment and retention through family engagement, outreach, and assistance with enrollment processes.

What you'll do

• Support ASQ screenings and review results
• discuss findings with families and teachers
• assist with IEP and IFSP referrals and coordination
• provide family visits, counseling, and community referrals
• guide teachers and provide training resources
• maintain case records and child files
• support recruitment, tours, enrollment paperwork, and community outreach
• substitute in classrooms when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family support specialist

chicago il

concordia place

family engagement

early learning

child development

asq screening

iep referrals

ifsp referrals

teacher support

community outreach

enrollment support

bilingual english/spanish

$55,750–$58,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) with employer match, vacation and sick days, paid winter holiday and other holidays, floating holidays, employer-paid short-term disability, basic life and AD&D, medical insurance contribution, voluntary dental and vision, employee assistance program, childcare tuition discount, and professional development resources.

Why this role

Bilingual English/Spanish; bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, Social Work, or a related field and Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential, Level 5 required.

About the employer

Concordia Place is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.