Head Start Community Aide

Head Start Community Aide

Assists with the Social Services component within Head Start guidelines. Works directly with parents interested in enrolling their child (ren) and/ or enrolled in the program. This position assists in recruiting, enrolling, attendance, and family partnership agreements.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma (or equivalent) Social Services Background (optional)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of city, state and federal social services programs Ability to use computer and office-type software Proficient typing, word processing, and file management skills
  
  Experience:
  
  Work with children and/or families

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works cooperatively with parents, staff and students in a positive professional manner while performing daily work.
• Treats children and co-workers in a fair and equitable manner.
• Feels comfortable offering suggestions and ideas for effective operations of the Family/Community Partnership content area.
• Willing to be part of a team striving to provide families with a positive Head Start experience.
• Assists in the recruiting and enrolling of children including determination of eligibility, verification of age and income, onsite recruitment in local target areas, and distribution of information about the program.
• Monitors absences of children and make home contacts or visits as necessary.
• Provides direct services to families as needed maintaining appropriate documentation as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Refer families to appropriate agencies as needed maintaining appropriate documentation as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Develops a Family Partnership Agreement for each family using the appropriate documentation.
• Provides parents with updated information on available community services.
• Maintains thorough, accurate documentation of all social services activities a required by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Transports children and / or parents as needed.
• Attends selected workshops and participates in activities in order to maintain a knowledge of current Head Start practices and procedures concerning social services.
• Input family and student data in the program designated management system.
• Maintains contact with teachers in order to share relevant information concerning the child and /or family. Assures confidentiality is maintained for all students and families.
• Assist parents with concerns about their children.
• Collaborate with community agencies to help meet the needs of the Head Start families served.
• Participate in professional organizations
• Attend professional workshops and classes
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment including a Family Service Worker credential.