Early Head Start Family Service Worker

About the role

We are seeking individuals who desire to be a part of a team that delivers high quality services with compassion and understanding to individuals and families of Highland County of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of information and collaboration among staff and community partners.
• Organizing trainings for parents.
• Follow-up for goals and referrals for families.
• Assist teachers in working with families to complete the Family Partnership Agreements (FPA) to set family and child goals and to assist families through referrals and information to reach these goals.
• Assist in obtaining the required paperwork needed for the child and family tracking system.
• Enter information concerning children and families in the child tracking system.
• Support teachers in ensuring the timely completion of all required health needs and appropriate follow-up as defined in the Performance Standards.
• Work in the classroom for a minimum of 3.5 hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Minimum of a CDA in education or an associate’s degree in social work.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services or early childhood education preferred.
• Further training will be required.