Family Development Worker (2913)

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BakerRipley seeks a dedicated Head Start Family Service Worker to support families in achieving their goals and accessing community resources. The role focuses on coordinating in-home services, conducting home visits, and promoting parent involvement to enhance children’s development and education.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Bilingual ability is a plus; credentials must be earned within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology, or related field.
• 3 years minimum experience in a social service setting with children and/or families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 year.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a full case load and provide timely follow up of services.
• Track delivery of Head Start services using the agency tracking system.
• Maintain documentation with deadlines and quality notes.
• Develop strengths-based assessments describing family goals, resources and supports.
• Conduct home visits, referrals, and adjustments to family goals/plans.
• Maintain an up-to-date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and assist with governance activities.
• Research and stay current on program and community resources.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, and enrollment paperwork.
• Coordinate integrated services across all content areas: Family & Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
• Actively promote parent involvement in the program and child’s education.

Connaissances

Teaching skills

Crisis management

Culturally sensitive practice

Oral and written communication

Community resource knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work/related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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.