Family Service Worker

Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

This position coordinates, plans and delivers comprehensive family support services through the development of the Family Partnership Agreement serving as a member of the classroom-based team to provide the services/support needed by enrolled children and families.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the children’s family file and the Head Start Electronic Tracking database
• Promote comprehensive wellness of Early Head Start children/families through services including: screenings, referrals, nutrition workshops and training opportunities
• Coordinate home visit and parent teacher conference with enrolled families with classroom teaching staff
• Coordinate with teachers/case managers to ensure up-to date immunizations and well-child exams are completed for enrolled children
• Develop Family Partnership Agreements at the beginning of the enrollment year with each family enrolled and document outcomes of each goal set
• Serve as a resource for teachers and parents in regards to community resources and services available
• Actively recruit families to ensure enrollment numbers are meet in all aspects of the program
• Enlist and train parents as volunteer for center events and track volunteer hours at the center level
• Coordinate the monthly Parent Meeting 
• Serve as a Certified Partners for Healthy Baby Home Visiting Curriculum (PHBHV) instructor and ensure compliance with grant requirements
• Complete personal visits with the expectant families enrolled in the program
• Develop partnerships and serve as an advocate with tribal community agencies that provide services to expectant families, infants, toddlers and children.
• Serve as case manager for enrolled Expecting Families
• Communicate with families in a friendly and effective manner
• Reporting any suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in accordance with State, Tribal and Federal laws.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information regarding families, co-workers and self in accordance with the Early Childhood departmental confidentiality policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum educational requirement of an LPN license or Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services.
• Experience working with families on goal setting, general case management and health related services preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and their needs
• Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database, word processing, email and internet
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Food Handler’s Card
• Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation
• Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend the children’s needs.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of applicable tribal drug test.
• Successful completion of applicable tribal background check.
• Must pass background investigation for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.