Family Worker Specialist

Basic Function

Affords various regular and/or delegated tasks, operating with a high degree of independent judgment. Manages files, records, statistics, and reports used by the child development program. Ensures the program meets requirements from all funding sources. Assists with organizing recruitment activities and making outside contacts.

Reports To

Family Support Director

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 32 – 34 families assigned for the child development program
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters brought forth to the Head Start Director’s office and Child Development Programs
• Work directly with families daily
• Provide Case Management services to families which includes but not limited to assessment of family strengths and needs, goal setting, planning, and providing referrals to community and agency resources
• Participate in the Community Assessment and Self-Assessment Process
• Maintain tracking and data entry for COPA daily for assigned caseload
• Bridge families from Early Head Start to Head Start programs and services
• Conduct enrollment/re-enrollment with families and enter into database
• Maintain documentation of all site monitoring visits for review and families and children’s files
• Provide office assistance as needed including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, typing, creating spreadsheets and record keeping
• Attend staff meetings and training as directed by supervisor and maintain written meeting minutes
• Assist with facilitating the process of gathering monthly and annual program information reports and assure accuracy of the content of such reporting
• Be responsible in assisting with facilitating projects such as, but not limited to, Family Engagement Activities
• Coordinate, develop and implement a system for outreach and publicity for the recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible families
• Responsible for assisting with services for family engagement, mental health/disability and nutrition
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, General Human Development & Family Studies, Early Childhood or related field
• An Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 3 -5 is required
• Minimum two years of experience working in a social work, education or child welfare environment is required
• Valid driver’s license and a licensed and insured vehicle daily
• Bilingual preferred

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8-hour shift

Work Location

In person