Family Service Worker

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate and deliver family support services within the Early Head Start program. You will develop Family Partnership Agreements, work with classroom staff, and promote wellness through screenings, referrals, and training.

You will recruit families, train volunteers, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. As a key member of the team, you will manage records, coordinate home visits, and serve as a resource for families and

Qualifications

• Experience with goal setting, case management and health-related services preferred.
• Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and their needs.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Food Handler’s Card.
• Maintain confidentiality per program policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family support services and develop Family Partnership Agreements.
• Maintain accurate records in family files and tracking databases.
• Promote wellness through screenings, referrals, nutrition workshops and training.
• Coordinate home visits and parent-teacher conferences with staff.
• Recruit and train parents as volunteers and monitor hours.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies for expectant families and children.

Skills

Cultural competence

Keyboarding

CPR/First Aid

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

LPN license or Bachelor's in Child and Family Services

Tools

Head Start Electronic Tracking database

Job description

Description

Summary of Responsibilities

This position coordinates, plans and delivers comprehensive family support services through the development of the Family Partnership Agreement serving as a member of the classroom-based team to provide the services/support needed by enrolled children and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the children’s family file and the Head Start Electronic Tracking database
• Promote comprehensive wellness of Early Head Start children/families through services including: screenings, referrals, nutrition workshops and training opportunities
• Coordinate home visit and parent teacher conference with enrolled families with classroom teaching staff
• Coordinate with teachers/case managers to ensure up-to date immunizations and well-child exams are completed for enrolled children
• Develop Family Partnership Agreements at the beginning of the enrollment year with each family enrolled and document outcomes of each goal set
• Serve as a resource for teachers and parents in regards to community resources and services available
• Actively recruit families to ensure enrollment numbers are meet in all aspects of the program
• Enlist and train parents as volunteer for center events and track volunteer hours at the center level
• Coordinate the monthly Parent Meeting
• Serve as a Certified Partners for Healthy Baby Home Visiting Curriculum (PHBHV) instructor and ensure compliance with grant requirements
• Complete personal visits with the expectant families enrolled in the program
• Develop partnerships and serve as an advocate with tribal community agencies that provide services to expectant families, infants, toddlers and children.
• Serve as case manager for enrolled Expecting Families
• Communicate with families in a friendly and effective manner
• Reporting any suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in accordance with State, Tribal and Federal laws.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information regarding families, co-workers and self in accordance with the Early Childhood departmental confidentiality policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum educational requirement of an LPN license or Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services.
• Experience working with families on goal setting, general case management and health related services preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and their needs
• Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database, word processing, email and internet
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Food Handler’s Card
• Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation
• Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend the children’s needs.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of applicable tribal drug test.
• Successful completion of applicable tribal background check.
• Must pass background investigation for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.