FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Saucier (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a family services professional to coordinate between classroom and home in education, child development, and mental health programs. You will verify family eligibility data, fill vacancies to maintain enrollment, and support outreach activities such as surveys and recruitment materials.

The role requires managing a caseload of 40–80 families, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in family social services setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate as liaison between classroom and home in education, child development and mental health.
• Verify age and income of families per MAP procedures.
• Replace vacancies to maintain full enrollment.
• Assist with parent surveys and recruitment materials.
• Track attendance and record in computerized system.
• Welcome families and explain transitions into Head Start.
• Manage a caseload of 40–80 families.
• Provide ERSEA, Health and Disabilities, Family Partnerships and Involvement, and Community Partnerships.
• Record keeping and reporting.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field

Tools

Word processing

Email

Internet

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 systemWelcome 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 ReportingBachelor’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.