Family Service Worker

Paycom - ATS; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Head Start in Dayton, TN seeks a Family Service Worker responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible children and families, maintaining enrollment, and documenting needs. Duties include family partnerships, securing in-kind contributions, and planning family engagement activities aimed at school readiness and literacy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and two years in social services, plus basic computer skills; a CDA and early childhood training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years in social services or family/child-focused work.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible families, enroll them, and maintain full enrollment and waiting lists.
• Conduct family home visits and plan family engagement activities focused on school readiness and literacy.
• Document attendance, referrals, and follow-up; coordinate with teaching teams.
• Serve as a frequent teaching team substitute and support parent meetings/curriculum.
• Connect families with asset-building resources and plan parent engagement events.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field (desired)

CDA credential and early childhood training preferred

Job description

# Family Service WorkerDayton Head Start - Dayton, TN 37321## Description**General Description**The Family Worker is responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible children and families, maintaining full enrollment and waiting lists, and documenting attendance and service needs. Key responsibilities include completing family partnership agreements, securing in-kind contributions, and planning family engagement activities focused on school readiness and literacy.**Core Duties**- Recruitment and Assessment: Identify community agencies, conduct needs assessments, and recruit eligible families. Update the Head Start Resource Directory and connect families with asset-building resources.- Family Support: Conduct routine and special needs home visits. Set objectives for families, provide referrals, and document follow-up. Provide direct transportation to appointments when necessary and manage crisis situations, such as child abuse or lack of basic needs.- Documentation and Monitoring: Track child attendance, communicate with teaching teams, and maintain strict confidentiality of all records. - Team Support: Act as a frequent teaching team substitute.- Engagement: Plan parent meetings and small group sessions using the parent education curriculum. Encourage participation in the Policy Council.**Qualifications**- Minimum: High school diploma (or equivalent), two years of experience in social services or family/child-focused work, and basic computer skills.- Desired: A four-year degree in social work or a related field. A relevant two- or four-year degree or skills-based credential must be obtained within 18 months of hire. A CDA credential and early childhood training are preferred.**Additional Requirements**- Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, physical exam, and tuberculosis screening.- Transportation: Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and personal automotive liability insurance are required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.- Physical Demands: Ability to lift over 50 pounds in emergencies, stoop, sit in child-sized furniture, and maintain adequate vision and hearing to supervise young children.- Workplace Standards: This is a tobacco-free workplace. Uniforms are required for certain staff members.PASS A DRUG SCREEN & BACKGROUND CHECKHAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATIONBE ABLE TO WORK A IPAD & COMPUTERBE ABLE TO CLOCK IN BY 7:30 AM AND CLOCK OUT AT 3:45 PM