Family Community Worker

Position: FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER
To promote family wellness and parent involvement programs and to support the implementation of the family partnership process. Operate as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health. Verify age and income of families according to MAP’s Procedures and guidelines.

Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure that center maintain full enrollment.

Assist with the preparation and mailing parent survey.

Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.

Track attendance of children in assigned caseload in accordance with attendance policies and procedures; record in computerized system

Family Partnership Building Welcome families into the program and share information about transitioning into Head Start.

Manage a minimum caseload of 40-80 families.

Provide services to children and families in the following areas:

Eligibility, Recruitment, Enrollment, Selection, and Attendance (ERSEA)
Health and Disabilities Services Family Partnerships and Involvement Community Partnerships and Networking Record Keeping and Reporting Communications Assess  each family at intake to determine family needs as well as individual family member goals.

Utilize the individualized goal setting process to link families with community resources to meet family needs (health, disabilities, nutrition, social services, mental health, etc.

Assist families in the development of Family Partnership Goals and other necessary follow up.

Assess family goals and provide recommendation and referral for relevant community resources.

Maintain monthly contacts i.e.

- phone calls, group activity, home visits, and classroom visits to promote partnership building and provide for regular communication.

Monitor progress on Family Partnership goals.

Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and or psychology preferred.

Minimum of two years experience in family social services setting preferred, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services.

The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.

Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.

Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention preferred.

Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as word processing, e-mail and internet.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours.