CASE WORKER RIKARD HEAD START

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Case Worker to provide social services and family support for Head Start participants. The role includes assessing needs, developing service plans, coordinating healthcare, and connecting families with community resources.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, reporting, and coordinating with multiple partners to support children’s well-being and academic progress. Schedule is 8:00AM–5:00PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: prolonged sitting and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize family well-being and the academic functioning of children.
• Provide support services to children and families, encompassing health and parenting skills within Head Start.
• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to determine needed services.
• Develop a coordinated family service plan, based on interview/needs assessment, including healthcare for each family.
• Initiate contacts with community support services addressing comprehensive needs.
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports including attendance and immunizations.
• Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, housing, or medical treatment.
• Liaise between students, homes, schools, family services, courts, doctors, and others to help children facing disabilities, abuse, or poverty.

Skills

Computer savvy

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field

Two years social services experience

Job description

Head Start Case Worker

The Case Worker is expected to:

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children.


• Provide support services to children and families, encompassing health and parenting skills within the objectives of the Head Start Program.


• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.


• Develop a coordinated family service plan, based on the interview/needs assessment, to include healthcare, for each family.


• Initiates contacts with community support services that addresses comprehensive needs.


• Maintain case history records and prepare reports, to include monthly attendance, medical and dental screenings, medical and dental follow up and immunizations.


• Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.


• Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.


• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.


• Organize family meetings at the Center, provide training, keep notes and minutes of all meetings.


• Arrange for follow-up on home visits with parents, if appropriate. Monitor family progress.


• Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.


• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.


• Prepare client file documentation and provide periodic reports to the Family & Community Partnerships Manager.


• Perform other social services, as required.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.


• Develop a coordinated family service plan, based on the interview/needs assessment, to include healthcare, for each family.


• Initiates contacts with community support services that addresses comprehensive needs.


• Maintain case history records and prepare reports, to include monthly attendance, medical and dental screenings, medical and dental follow up and immunizations.


• Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.


• Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.


• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.


• Organize family meetings at the Center, provide training, keep notes and minutes of all meetings.


• Arrange for follow-up on home visits with parents, if appropriate. Monitor family progress.


• Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.


• Related occupations


• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.


• Prepare client file documentation and provide periodic reports to the Family & Community Partnerships Manager.


• Perform other social services, as required.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Concern for Others: Sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful.


• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.


• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.


• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.


• Integrity: Maintain confidentiality, as well as being ethical and honest at all times.


• Social Orientation: Prefers to work with others rather than alone and being personally connected to others.


• Self-Control: Ability to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding anger and aggressive behavior in challenging situations.


• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.


• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.


• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.


• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.


• Must be able to work well on a team.


• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.


• A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.


• The ability to meet the following physical requirements: o Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. o Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• South Carolina State Health Plan, dental, and vision insurance


• Short term and long term disability insurance


• South Carolina State Retirement System


• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – a student loan forgiveness program


• Life insurance


• Paid time off- sick and vacation


• Holidays

Schedule

8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday

Equal Opportunity Statement

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

Contact

Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• B.S. Degree in Social Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.


• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.


• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.


• Must be able to work well on a team.


• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.


• A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.


• The ability to meet the following physical requirements: o Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. o Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.