ECEAP Family Support Specialist

Our Commitment to Equity

The job of ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program) Family Support Specialist is to provide quality 
comprehensive child/family support services to children birth to 5 years and their families; provide support, training, and
case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of their children; enhance parents’ role as the primary
influence on their child’s education and development; support parents in increasing their economic stability; determine
eligibility for the program and enrolling families in the program; enlist parental involvement in child educational
programs; work with parents in identifying and achieving goals; access support services; create training programs; and
facilitate positive parent, school, and student relationships. This job will support YMCA ECEAP programs in our Redmond
and Bellevue Early Education Centers

Position Type/Location

This full-time position will support our Esterra Park Early Education Center in Redmond, WA, Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours falling between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. PT.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Job Summary
This position is with the Youth Development Programs Branch at the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Every year, we serve over
5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young
people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential. The Youth Development Programs Branch include Early Education,
ECEAP, Seattle Preschool Program, before and after school programming, and Day Camps.

Hiring Range: $29.00-36.00/hour DOE

• Support in recruiting, selecting eligible children and families to provide comprehensive child/family support
services, encourage family involvement, and maintain full enrollment for ECEAP programs.
• Assess family and infant/child needs
• Assist parents in a variety of areas to develop an action plan to remove barriers to child’s success in school.
• Orient families to establish familiarity with program, services, and required processes.
• Provide health screenings, immunization verifications, and outside agency referrals to promote needed
treatment and comply with program requirements.
• Visit families’ homes to build relationships and set family goals.
• Plan and facilitate family meetings and parent involvement events to comply with program regulations.
• Develop individualized health, nutrition, and family support plans for all enrolled children to further family goals,
plans, and success strategies.
• Participate in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. to receive and/or present information.
• Report suspected incidents (e.g. physical, sexual, and/or substance abuse and neglect, contagious disease,
etc.) to appropriate parties to maintain student’s personal health and safety, while adhering to district/program
policies.
• Provide outreach to low-income communities and organizations to develop family resources and build
partnerships.
• Administer State and Federal Performance Standards to ensure program eligibility and compliance with
mandated regulations.
• Assist with other personnel as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records to provide required information
and/or documentation.
• Ability to support daily center operations by serving in an in-ratio classroom role as needed.
• Identify and escalate potential non-compliance or risk issues to supervisors promptly.
• Participate in a variety of internal meetings to maintain knowledge of industry requirements, support optimal
customer care, and maintain team collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
• Maintain required minimum qualifications for the position such as licenses, certifications, or credentials.
• Perform any tasks to assist in keeping a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Integrate all safety policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

The position may also be modified to accommodate the specific needs of the business.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in any field with 30 job-related credits or Credential or certification in social work,
human services, family services, or counseling or Current Home Visitor CDA (Child Development Associate)
credential from Council for Professional Recognition.
• Ability to complete initial health examination and/or TB screening as required by state licensing.
• Complete Criminal Record Check.
• Obtain First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card within 90 days of hiring and keep current.
• Obtain Food Handler’s Permit within 90 days of hiring and keep current
• Have a valid Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle with insurance coverage
• 3 years experience working as a Lead Teacher in a Childcare environment
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with ECEAP or Headstart programs.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual
orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Knowledge of, or experience working with high risk, systems involved (i.e. homeless, justice, behavioral health,
foster care) youth and/or young adults or equivalent experience providing community-based services to diverse

Physical Requirements

• Role may require standing, walking, squatting, sitting, typing, bending, reaching, twisting, repetitive hand
movements, and driving.
• Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently in person, over the telephone, and in virtual
meetings.
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of information from printed
sources and computer screens.
• Must be able to remain stationary in a sitting or standing position up to 95% of the time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move anywhere from 5 lbs. - 50 lbs.
• Requires lifting above the shoulders frequently.

Physical Requirements

• This position will spend 70% of time in an indoor office environment.
• This position will spend 20% of time in classrooms observing and supporting youth
• This position will spend 10% inhome visits with families
• This is an in-person role requiring 5 days a week in a Childcare Center.
• Requires driving and other travel up to 10% of the time.
• The regular weekly schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday and hours will vary between 6:45am-7:00pm.
• Position will require some evenings or weekend meetings to meet the need of ECEAP families.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment

• Are very adaptable

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet

• Truly enjoy being of service to people

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

MISSION STATEMENT
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under
applicable law.
Job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to
this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be
added, removed, or changed based on organizational needs.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply—even if your experience doesn't precisely align
with every qualification in the job description. Your unique skills and perspective may be just what we're looking for.