Family Development Worker

Job Details:

Job Location:

370 - George Fam Dev Cen - Richmond, TX 77469 | Position Type:
Full‑Time | Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent | Experience Travel Percentage:
Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%) | Job Category:
Education

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 resources;

and assist families in crisis.

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

• 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.

Education
:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field (required). Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Experience
:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families (required).

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• 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 & Certifications
:
Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 year (required).

The role requires regular standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling and reaching. Tasks involve handling, grasping and repetitive motions with eye/hand/foot coordination. These physical demands are frequently performed.

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.