Family Outreach Worker

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

• Meaningful Work
  - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
• Supportive Environment
  - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Professional Development
  - Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance
  - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits
  - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Community Impact
  - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

• Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
• Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
• Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

To coordinate ongoing community outreach to ensure recruitment and enrollment of eligible families with children ages 0-5 in the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Make suggestions or recommendations to supervisor regarding the recruitment and outreach opportunities that may or may not be accepted at a higher level.

Participating in events in the community to recruit age and income eligible families for Head Start/Early Head Start; conduct follow-up with children on the waitlist; monitor daily attendance; review family files to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information and that proof of birth and income are scanned into Child Plus; ensure that health information is scanned into Child Plus upon receipt.

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• Ensure that funded enrollment is met on the 1st day of the Program Year through the recruitment and completion of applications of eligible families with children ages 0-5 into the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Ensure that vacancies are filled within 30 days and a viable waitlist is maintained in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Establish, maintain and monitor record keeping, providing accurate and timely information regarding children and families are in compliance with Head Start regulations.
• Ensure that all required health information is obtained and entered into Child Plus in accordance with the Operating Plan.
• Establish, maintain and monitor record keeping, providing accurate and timely information of children's Child Plus Applications to ensure compliance of YWCA Policies and Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist with identifying healthcare (medical & dental homes), making them aware of opportunities within the Head Start/Early Head Start Program (i.e. volunteering, parent committees and Policy Council).

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.