Family Sup Worker

About the role

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Under general supervision, coordinates and implements or facilitates family development, community development, parent involvement, staff development for Early Head Start and Head Start Services. Provides comprehensive services to strengthen and support family relationships and provides links to community resources. Integrates all program service areas into family and community engagement. May provide training and mentorship to Family Support Worker staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducts recruitment activities to find eligible families; completes intake and enrollment process.
• Completes assigned paperwork per Title V and Head Start Program performance standard regulations; completes tracking rosters and inputs data in a timely manner.
• Maintains caseload at all times.
• Serves as a role model for family and community involvement activities.
• Coordinates appropriate referrals for family and community development services.
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing updates of Family Partnership Agreements.
• Creates goals in collaboration with families.
• Mentors and/or assists in the training of Family Support Staff on eligibility and enrollment documentation; Department of Education; Title 22; and Head Start Program performance standards.
• Ensures implementation of Family and Community engagement services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies and procedures.
• Identifies and incorporates resources into the program, information and/or referrals for families in the following areas: mental health, childcare, substance abuse treatment, education, employment training, income support, transportation, pregnancy, health needs, safety, nutrition and other topics as requested by family.
• Coordinates parent education, training and support for pregnant women including prenatal education, breast-feeding information, and other health resources.
• Coordinates completion of family strengths and needs assessments within required timelines.
• Assists management with parent meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in social services, family development, mental health, or similar field.
• Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training.
• Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.
• Must possess or obtain credential/certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or related field within 18 months of tenure, unless grandfathered under Federal regulations.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
• Must possess a food handler's certificate.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience working with diverse families of very young children, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform the job successfully.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: