Head Start Family Service Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll children and families into the program, establishing ongoing relationships with them.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all interactions and documentation.
• Provide comprehensive social services to families, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with the Health Manager to conduct health screenings for program participants.
• Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide support.
• Facilitate parent meetings to promote family involvement and community-building.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, or an Associate degree with a minimum of two years of experience in social services.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility: Ability to travel between program sites using your personal vehicle. Occasional use of a program van may be required to transport families.
• Licensing: Possession of a valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Flexibility: Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.
• Attendance: Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position.
• Engages with families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bilingual candidates preferred; fluency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, manage crises, and effectively support children and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, including those from low-income communities.
• Knowledge of community resources and the referral process.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable with respect to schedule, responsibilities, and program needs.
• Able to build and maintain effective, trusting relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with children, families, and colleagues.
• Willingness to actively participate in program evaluation, contribute to action planning, and support implementation of new initiatives.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining partnerships with community providers.