Family Development Worker (2414)

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is hiring to provide in-home and other services to families in Early Head Start and Head Start programs in Houston, TX. You will partner with families, support goal achievement, and offer family literacy opportunities.

Responsibilities include home visits, enrolling families, coordinating across departments, and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Family Development Credential within 1 year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.
• Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
• Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including deadlines.
• Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe goals, strengths, resources and support networks.
• Follow-up meetings with families on progress toward goals; conduct home visits and referrals.
• Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar and support governance activities.
• Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
• Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education.

Skills

Teaching or training skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 355 - ISDs - Houston, TX 77025Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent ExperienceTravel Percentage: Moderate Local Travel (up to 25%)Job Category: Education

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource; and assist families in crisis.

Expected Positive Outcomes

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

JOB FUNCTIONS

Benchmark Job

Remote Work Eligible

Essential Functions

• Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
• Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines.
• Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports
• Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/plans.
• Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
• Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork.
• Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education

Additional Responsibilities

Required for All Jobs

Qualifications PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field. Required and
• Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered. Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
• Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
• Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
• LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 Year Required

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.