Head Start Family Worker

The Family Worker position at PEACE, Inc. provides family development services to HS/EHS participants through identification of family needs and provision of crisis intervention, emergency assistance, counseling, information and referral services. Working closely with parents/guardians, classroom staff, and other stakeholders, the family worker prepares Family Partnership Agreements that provide for appropriate action plans to improve quality of family life.

• 2-year degree in Social Work, Human Services or other related field, or a Family Development Credential, or equivalent formal education or training.
• Experience working with low-income families.
• Knowledge of agencies and services available to address the needs of families in Onondaga County.
• A valid New York State driver license and reliable transportation.

• Provide crisis-intervention or counseling services as needed to assigned families of enrolled preschool children. Refer families to other services as needed.
• Help families to set goals, and implement Family Partnership Agreements.
• Conduct at least three home visits per year for each family on the caseload.
• Document all case notes in database.