Temporary Family Outreach Worker (FOW)

Description

TEMPORARY: FAMILY OUTREACH WORKER-BilingualTemp role for approximately 4+months
Exempt: No
SALARY LEVEL: $21.00 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education
LOCATION: Assigned Head Start Centers
SUPERVISOR: Case Manager Supervisor
HOURS: FT M-F 40 hours per week
Approval Date: 07/2025
Approved by: HR Director and Union AGENCY BACKGROUND

The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice. Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

About the role

This is a temporary position with an estimated timeline of 4-5 months. Extensions may or may not be offered, and any extensions will be promptly communicated to selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program is essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the health, safety, and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Recruitment and enrollment activities as assigned
• Early Childhood Education(ECE) applications
• Intakes
• Child Returning Packets
• Daily absence follow-up and documentation (Child Plus) in partnership with the lead teacher
• Complete and maintain documents (paper and electronic) for enrolling children
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Google suite, and data entry experience.
• Case notes and data entry in Child Plus and empowOR databases.
• Enters and maintains client information and case notes in internal and external data systems as required, including empowOR, Child Plus, Resource Connection Network and other supporting or funder required data systems.
• Maintain current and accurate records as required by the program and ensure their confidentiality.
• Complete the Family Partnership Agreement and Family Need Assessment according to the Family Services Timeline
• Work in partnership with families, assessing their strengths, interests, and needs. Use (Strength, Need Interest Parent) SNIP Survey data to inform the next steps and set goals in partnership with families.
• Ensure that parents know of current community resources, including resources available in Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN) and Head Start; refer parents to appropriate agencies for assistance, and provide follow-up to assess effectiveness and document in Child Plus
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of center activities and participate as needed
• Supports case management data and correct coding for purposes of CalAim billing.
• Work in partnership with service area managers and center staff to better assess the needs of the children and families to ensure quality services, health follow-up, support in education goals, and program guidance for children and families as needed.
• Conduct a minimum of two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per program year in partnership with the lead teachers of each enrolled family.
• The first home visit must be done in partnership with the child’s teacher
• Serve as a resource within the Head Start program for other staff members and service areas
• Act as a liaison between Head Start, CalAim, CalCAPA, (General Child Care and Development) CCTR, the family, and the community as appropriate
• Participates in necessary training, workshops, and meetings as scheduled
• Participate in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort while maintaining confidentiality
• Other relevant duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Fow i One year of experience working with families or working with children in a classroom setting.
• In addition to the above Bilingual, Spanish/English required.
• Upon successful completion of our bilingual test, you will be eligible to receive bilingual pay on top of your determined hourly wage.
• Valid California Driver's License and a properly insured vehicle for use on the job
• Prior to beginning work, one must be able to Pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance,
• Be up to date on immunizations
• Have a current (within one year) TB clearance
• Have a current Health Screening Report from your primary physician.
• Have a current California Mandated Reporter Certificate (or complete upon hire)
• Have a current CPR/1st Aid Certification (or complete upon hire)

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly inside and sometimes in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes noisy.
• The employee drives, approximately 15% of the time, to meetings, sites, training, recruitment, and home visits as scheduled throughout the year.
• The employee spends approximately 50% of the time writing and/or keyboarding.
• The employee spends approximately 35% of the time in the classroom on the floor.