Family Development Worker

Job Location:

362 - Regency Square - Houston, TX 77036

Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing community resources; and assist families in crisis.

• Benchmark job:
  Yes
• Remote work eligible:
  No

• Maintain a full caseload and offer timely follow-up of services based on individualized needs, interests and plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start and Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain accurate, clear, up-to-date and complete documentation, including agency and program-required deadlines.
• Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with families on progress toward meeting goals; conduct home visits, make timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals or plans.
• Maintain an up-to-date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to program governance.
• Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete application and enrollment paperwork.
• Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program and child’s education.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field (Required).
• Combination of lesser education and experience may be considered (Required).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families (Required).

• Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
• Capacity to problem-solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
• Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

• Must receive Family Development Credential within one year (Required).

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and other physical activities.

• Work may involve various environments with varying weather conditions and environmental factors.

Baker Ripley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.