HS/EHS Family Coach - IV Job Houston area,Texas USA,Social Work

Position: HS/EHS Family Coach I - IV

Responsibilities

Implement the family partnership process in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), including identifying family strengths, interests, needs, and goals.

Provide families with comprehensive case management and coordinated support services in the family’s preferred language or through interpreter services when needed.

Conduct family assessments, develop individualized family partnership goals, and support families in achieving self-identified goals related to family well-being, health, education, housing, employment, and economic stability.

Maintain ongoing communication and engagement with assigned families to support school readiness and positive family outcomes.

Assist families in accessing community resources and provide referrals to internal and external support services as appropriate.

Support family engagement and participation in parent meetings, family activities, program events, volunteer opportunities, Policy Council, Parent Committees, and other leadership opportunities.

Respond to family concerns, crises, and service needs in a timely, professional, and culturally responsive manner.

Health & Comprehensive Services Coordination

Support families in obtaining and submitting required child health documentation, including immunizations, well-child exams, dental exams, screenings, and follow-up documentation.

Conduct ongoing follow-up with families regarding missing or expired health requirements throughout the program year.

Coordinate with Health Associates regarding health compliance concerns, referrals, follow-up needs, and family support services.

Assist families in accessing medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, disabilities, and other community-based services as appropriate.

Support families throughout the referral and follow-up process related to mental health, developmental, disabilities, and specialized services by maintaining communication with families and coordinating access to recommended services and resources.

Maintain ongoing communication with the Mental Health and Development Team regarding referred children and family follow-up needs to support coordinated service delivery.

Assist families in understanding referral processes, recommended services, and available community resources while supporting family engagement throughout the service process.

Maintain ongoing communication with support service staff to ensure coordinated and integrated services for children and families.

Support transition planning and continuity of services for children and families.

The Family Coach provides family support, coordination, and case management related to referred services; however, compliance oversight, specialized service determinations, and programmatic monitoring related to mental health, disabilities, developmental services, and health services remain the responsibility of designated content area specialists.

ERSEA & Attendance Responsibilities

Determine, verify, and document eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) in accordance with federal regulations, agency policies, and program procedures.

Participate in recruitment activities designed to inform eligible families of available Head Start and Early Head Start services.

Support the program in maintaining full enrollment and minimizing vacancies.

Monitor attendance and conduct follow-up with families regarding attendance concerns to promote consistent participation and school readiness.

Collaborate with staff and families to develop attendance improvement plans when appropriate.

Documentation & Data Systems

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the agency’s GoEngage data management system, including but not limited to: enrollment applications, eligibility documentation, family partnership documentation, case notes, referrals, health-related follow-up, progress notes, family contacts, and required program documentation.

Ensure all family, child, eligibility, and comprehensive services documentation entered into GoEngage remains current, organized, and compliant with HSPPS, agency procedures, and program timelines.

Utilize GoEngage and other agency…

HS​/EHS Family Coach - IV

HS/EHS Family Coach - IV