Family Development Worker (2765)

Paycom - ATS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley in Houston seeks a qualified Education Services Specialist to provide in-home and other services to families in Head Start programs, building partnerships and supporting families to achieve goals.

You will maintain caseloads, document timely, conduct home visits, recruit families, coordinate integrated services, and promote parent involvement in education. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in social services, with bilingual ability a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a social service setting with children and/or families.
• Demonstrated teaching or training skills and crisis handling ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication; work with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with local community resources; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full caseload and timely follow up based on individualized plans.
• Track delivery of Head Start services using the agency system.
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting deadlines and standards.
• Develop strengths-based family assessments describing goals and needs.
• Conduct home visits and timely referrals; revise plans as needed.
• Maintain a Parent Involvement Calendar and support governance activities.
• Coordinate integrated services across departments for families.
• Promote parent involvement in child education.

Skills

Teaching / training

Crisis management

Oral & written communication

Community resources

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 340 Spring Branch - Houston, TX 77055-4251, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience, Travel Percentage: Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%), 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.

JOB 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

Qualifications: PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field. Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
• Work Experience - Required
  • 1-3 years - A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families.
• 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

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.