Family Development Worker

POSITION OVERVIEW 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 in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource;

and assist families in crisis.

Expected Positive Outcomes Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

JOB FUNCTIONS Benchmark Jobx Remote Work Eligible Essential Functions Essential Function Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.

Track delivery of Head Start/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

Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/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 applications and enrollment paperwork.

Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments:
Family and Community Engagement;
Student Support Services;
Family Wellness;
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.

Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education

Additional Responsibilities Required for All Jobs PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education

Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Bachelor'sDegreein Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.

Required and Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.

Required Work Experience Experience Experience  Details Required/ Preferred1-3 years

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

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

KSAs Proficiency 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.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Must receive Family Development Credentialwithin 1 Year Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/ARarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Standing XWalking

XSitting

XLifting

XCarrying

XPhysical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/ARarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Pushing XPulling

Climbing

XBalancing

Stooping

XKneeling

XCrouching Crawling Reaching Handling Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Repetitive  Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Working Environment…