FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Family Partnership Worker to promote family involvement in Head Start, support ERSEA processes, and coordinate family services.

You will assess families, link them with community resources, and maintain ongoing communication through home visits, calls, and classroom interactions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, plus experience in family social services; you will work with a caseload of 40-80 families and may include some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related field; coursework in social work, child development, counseling, or psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate as liaison between classroom and home in education, child development and mental health.
• Verify age and income of families according to MAP procedures.
• Maintain full enrollment by replacing vacancies per procedures.
• Track attendance of children in caseload in accordance with attendance policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

To promote family wellness and parent involvement programs and to support the implementation of the family partnership process. Operate as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health. Verify age and income of families according to MAP’s Procedures and guidelines.Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure that center maintain full enrollment.Assist with the preparation and mailing parent survey.Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.Track attendance of children in assigned caseload in accordance with attendance policies and procedures; record in computerized systemFamily Partnership BuildingWelcome families into the program and share information about transitioning into Head Start.Manage a minimum caseload of 40-80 families.Provide services to children and families in the following areas:Eligibility, Recruitment, Enrollment, Selection, and Attendance (ERSEA)Health and Disabilities ServicesFamily Partnerships and InvolvementCommunity Partnerships and NetworkingRecord Keeping and ReportingCommunicationsAssess each family at intake to determine family needs as well as individual family member goals.Utilize the individualized goal setting process to link families with community resources to meet family needs (health, disabilities, nutrition, social services, mental health, etc.Assist families in the development of Family Partnership Goals and other necessary follow up.Assess family goals and provide recommendation and referral for relevant community resources.Maintain monthly contacts i.e. - phone calls, group activity, home visits, and classroom visits to promote partnership building and provide for regular communication.Monitor progress on Family Partnership goals.Provide crisis intervention as needed.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.