Family Development Worker (2117)

Position Overview

Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resources; and assist families in crisis.

Job Functions

• Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines.
• Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports.
• Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/plans.
• Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
• Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork.
• Cook up delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education - Required Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field. Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
  • Work Experience - Required 1-3 years - A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
  • Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
  • Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of local community resources.
• CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
  • Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 Year.

Languages

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Computer Proficiency

Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

Auxiliary Aids and Services

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.