Family Services Associate; PT), Bandera ISD

• Base Pay $15.46 - $17.40 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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Provide support to and serve as a resource to Head Start families.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Family Services Credential, preferred upon hire; required within eighteen months of employment. (Head Start Performance Standard 1302.91(e)(7))
• Knowledge of local community resources and desire to work with families.
• Current or former Head Start parent, preferred per Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(6).

• Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.

• Follow timelines and due dates as set by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Utilize time management tools to ensure deadline expectations are met. Implement strategies to self monitor progress of work task completion.
• Build relationships with families through ongoing contact, authentic concern and supportive services. Prepare for monthly family contacts to engage in individualized conversations and services.
• Conduct monthly contacts with families and document in the child file and Child Plus.
• Maintain an accurate, complete, and up-to-date child file and Child Plus documentation on assigned caseload in a timely manner.
• Proactively stay abreast of community resources and maintain a relevant community resource list
• Provide families with community resource agency referrals and follow-up to ensure services are accessed.
• Assist in the recruitment and enrollment of eligible Head Start children.
• Provide parent engagement opportunities through activities and information.
• Prepare for and facilitate parenting education training sessions and Parent Committee meetings. Promote online Head Start required training topics for parents
• Individualize services based on parent input of needs.
• Assist families as they transition into the Head Start program through the application process, orientation event, and ongoing family engagement contacts.
• Ask insightful questions and adjust questions as needed based on the parent/guardian’s responses.
• Facilitate each child’s hearing and vision screening performed by school district health staff per Head Start Performance Standards.
• Collect a current physical and dental exam for each child per Head Start Performance Standards.
• Encourage families to apply for child medical insurance and identify a medical home.
• Take daily child attendance and contact families when a child is absent. Substitute for class monitor duties, as needed.
• Attend home visits with Head Start teachers, as needed.

• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the use of sound judgement and ingenuity in problem solving to meet the needs of the Center and clients served.
• Seek, participate, and engage in job-related learning and development experiences that provide professional growth.
• Remain current with industry standards, developments, and applicable laws/regulations; implement accordingly.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new situations and assignments.
• Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers encountered.
• Perform duties with awareness of broader organizational impact, ensuring actions and decisions support department and organizational success.
• Promote and support continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Work under minimal supervision.

• Model Principles of Public Service (Policy AD LOCAL).
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner, and interact professionally.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients,…