Head Start Family Resource Coordinator

North Central West Virginia Community Action Association; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Educational Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

North Central West Virginia Community Action Association is seeking a dedicated social worker to implement service areas under Head Start standards. You will work with families to develop partnerships, assess needs, and connect them with health, education, and social services.

The role requires maintaining a respectful, professional demeanor with parents, staff, and the community, along with advocating for children's well-being.

Qualifications

• Social Work License preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Experience in family engagement and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Implement service areas per Head Start standards and program policies.
• Provide support and referrals for families and coordinate resources.
• Maintain professional respectful attitude with parents, staff, and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Community engagement

Education

Social Work License preferred

Job description

Responsible for implementation of service areas as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards; Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework; and applicable program Policies and Procedures. Primary responsibilities include knowledge of child health requirements, implementation of individual family partnership agreements, provide support and referrals for families, and maintain a professional respectful attitude with parents, staff, and the community.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employees occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 lbs.

Licensing, Training, Certifications

Social Work License preferred.

Employee Incentives

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, 403b Retirement, Life Insurance, Holidays/Sick/Personal/Annual (if applicable) and Paid Educational Leave. NCWVCAA employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.