FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an experienced professional to promote family wellness and support family partnership processes in education, child development and mental health in Kosciusko, MS.

The role operates as a liaison between classroom and home, verifies age and income per MAP procedures, and assists with recruitment and enrollment maintenance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential; some evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in family social services.
• Experience with community resources for referrals.
• Ability to handle sensitive family situations professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure centers maintain full enrollment.
• Assist with preparation and mailing of parent surveys.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Track attendance of children in assigned caseload and record in computerized system.

Skills

Communication skills

Boundary setting

Sensitive case handling

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Kosciusko - Kosciusko, MS 39090Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Professional Services

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 system

Qualifications

• 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.