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Family Educator

CompanyEast Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporati
LocationOttawa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
About The Company
The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN), a community action agency, has been in existence since 1966 serving low-income persons in Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Lyon, Miami, Morris and Osage Counties. The success of ECKAN lies in the many services provided. These services include Community Food and Nutrition, FEMA, Head Start Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Housing Counseling and Rentals, Outreach and Referral, Community Volunteer Center and Weatherization Program. ECKAN’s vision is to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty in ECKAN’s service area through individual and organizational dedication, collaboration, and innovation. ECKAN’s mission is to identify and focus available resources that enable eligible families and individuals to attain critical skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
About the Role

Description

SUPERVISOR: Area Manager or CDS 

SUPERVISES: None 

WORK PERIOD: 12 months per year 

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt      


POSITION SUMMARY: Work under the direction of their supervisor to provide home base services to participating families. Collaborate with Coordinators to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start services as per the program work plans to meet Head Start Performance Standards. Additionally, must have knowledge of and support the Agency’s mission, vision and code of ethics and strategic plan for helping people, changing lives. Overtime must be approved in advance by the Head Start Director. Must comply with drug and alcohol free workplace policy. Position contingent upon continued program funding. Hiring subject to Policy Council approval. Head Start parents will be given preference if qualified.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct weekly 90 minute home visits with the children and families.
  • Work with and support parents as the primary educators of their children.
  • Educate parents regarding children’s medical, mental, dental, and nutritional health needs.
  • Provide parents education regarding the development needs of their children.
  • Screen and assess children’s development on an ongoing basis.
  • Support families in creating individualized child and family development goals.
  • Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and Head Start activities.
  • Provide support, crises intervention, and referrals to local resources for family needs.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation of home visits and other relevant activities.
  • Work with Coordinators for Parent meetings and social events. 
  • Establish and provide outreach with community partners.
  • Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the agency.
  • Support the ECKAN code of ethical conduct. 
  • Maintain confidentiality of all agency information. 
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records per policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, social work, psychology or other closely related field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state, and local regulations, preferred.
  • Be able to pass required KBI, background and health tests. 
  • Good written and oral communication skills. 
  • Bi-Lingual desired. 
  • Must be able to participate in daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and comply with ECKAN insurance standards, as applicable.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • General office and computer skills.
Key Skills
Home VisitingFamily EducationChild Development AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase DocumentationCommunity OutreachParental EngagementCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsBilingualism
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide home-based services to families, including weekly visits to educate parents on their children's health and developmental needs. Collaborate with coordinators to ensure Head Start Performance Standards are met through goal setting and community referrals.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
48
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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