FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Duck Hill (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated professional to record family information, establish comprehensive child/family records, and input enrollment data promptly.

The role requires handling sensitive situations with professionalism and maintaining clear boundaries, while coordinating follow-up needs across health and education domains. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, with 2+ years in family social services preferred, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field with coursework in social work, child development, counseling, or psychology.
• Minimum of two years experience in family social services setting preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive family situations professionally and maintain boundaries.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention preferred.
• Computer literacy with word processing, e-mail and internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record all family information including family contacts into manual and computerized records within two work days of visit.
• Establish a comprehensive record for each assigned child/family and expectant mother at the start of each school year.
• Input enrollment dates/drop dates within one working day of enrollment/drop.
• Document and track follow-up needs, goals, and health/dental/nutrition/hearing/vision concerns.
• Submit all records and invoices for services to Center Administrator as required.
• Notify Center Administrator of attendance concerns or issues affecting service delivery.
• Report, document, and monitor child abuse and neglect.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Professional boundaries

Flexible schedule

Early childhood knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Record all family information to include ‘family contacts’ into manual and computerized records within two work days of visit.Establish at the onset of each school year a comprehensive record for each assigned child/family and expectant mother.Document and track follow-up needs, Family Partnership Goals, health, dental, nutrition, hearing and vision concerns.Input enrollment date/drop date of assigned caseload within one (1) working day of child’s/EHS expectant mother enrollment/drop from the program.Document all significant parent contacts and home visits in ChildPlus.Submit all records and invoices for services delivery to Center Administrator or as required per operational procedures.Notify Center Administrator immediately of attendance concerns and/or issues affecting service delivery.Report, document, and monitor child abuse and neglect.Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and or psychology preferred.Minimum of two years experience in family social services setting preferred, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services.The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention preferred.Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as word processing, e-mail and internet.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours.