Head Start Family Services Coordinator

Northsidecenter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development is seeking full-time Family Assistants for Head Start locations in New York City. You will work with center staff to ensure families and children receive comprehensive services according to Head Start standards.

Responsibilities include enrolling families, maintaining records, conducting home visits, supporting family goals, coordinating with community resources, and participating in meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Human Services or related field.
• BA degree in Social Service, Child Development, or related field.
• Family Development Credential (FDC).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures.
• Ability to write using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and to organize documents accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups managers, regulatory agencies, and families (HS Performance Standards).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll and obtain appropriate records of children and families to ensure full enrollment and waitlists.
• Participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations to advocate for Head Start children and families.
• Ensure health requirements are met according to Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain records, including reports and mandated reporting, timely and confidentially.
• Communicate with families regarding screenings, assessments and surveys to provide information on medical, psychological, and social services as needed.
• Collaborate with families on caseload to meet needs through family goals and referrals.
• Refer families to resources within Northside and community organizations for social services.
• Conduct home visits with education staff and as needs arise.
• Attend or facilitate meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.
• Observe and interact with children enrolled in the center.
• Assist families in developing and updating Family Partnership Agreements quarterly.
• Participate in program self-assessment and federal reviews.
• Monitor children’s annual physicals and assist families with medical support services.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AA in Human Services

BA in Social Service/Child Development

Family Development Credential (FDC)

Job description

Northside Center for Child Development is seeking full-time Family Assistants for Head Start locations in New York City. You will work with center staff to ensure families and children receive comprehensive services according to Head Start standards.

Responsibilities include enrolling families, maintaining records, conducting home visits, supporting family goals, coordinating with community resources, and participating in meetings and trainings.