Head Start Family Service Worker (#0924E)

JOB STATUS: Full-Time (40 hours/week), 12 Months Per Year, Union

LOCATION: Willmar, MN

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Promote & support parent involvement & education in the Head Start Program.


• Facilitate the development and completion of the Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled    families and support their efforts to reach their goals 


• Recruit children and families for the program and take applications on an ongoing basis


• Provide assessment and development of Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled individuals and families.


• Support families in accessing other community resources.


• Support families’ efforts to reach their goals.


• Complete record-keeping, case notes, data collection and other participant documentation as needed.


• Offer opportunities for parent engagement, including policy groups and training activities based on interest and need.


• Coordinate and integrate program services to enhance effectiveness.


• Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have, within 18 months of hire, a minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.


• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual preferred both written and verbal.


• Computer/keyboarding skills required.


• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.


• Written and verbal communication skills including ability to speak in front of a group.


• Understanding and respect for cultural diversity and participant’s right to make their own decisions.


• Knowledge and understanding of integration of services.


• Knowledge and understanding of child development.


• Knowledge about community resources available to families.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to travel in a nine (9) county area regularly and out of the nine (9) county area for meetings, workshops, and conferences.


• Reliable mode of transportation and regular attendance.


• Demonstrated ability to work with other service providers on behalf of participants.


• Demonstrated problem solving or conflict resolution skills.


• Must have satisfactory completion of background check.


• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations.

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:

Open to the public until filled.

CONTACT: 

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
320-235-0850
[email protected]

WEBSITE:

www.unitedcapmn.org

                       United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.