Head Start Family Worker

Ulster County Community Action Committee; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Ulster County Community Action Committee seeks a Family Worker to deliver services and advocacy for families in Head Start, aligning with Performance Standards and the Head Start Plan. You will support family engagement, school readiness goals, and full enrollment.

Daily tasks include recruitment and enrollment events, completing eligibility paperwork, setting family goals, conducting home visits (min 3/year), providing referrals and follow-up, orientations and workshops, and supporting Parent

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field.
• 2+ years working with at-risk families.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Flexibility for occasional nights/weekends.
• If degree is in another discipline, complete a related credential within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and enrollment activities, including events, waitlist interviews, and eligibility documentation.
• Strength-based goal setting with families and required home visits (minimum 3x/year).
• Provide referrals and follow-up, parent orientations and workshops.
• Support Parent Committee/Policy Council activities and transition planning.
• Maintain accurate GoEngage documentation.

Job description

Role Summary

We are hiring a Family Worker to deliver services and advocacy for families enrolled in our Head Start program, aligned with Performance Standards and the U.C.C.A.C., Inc. Head Start Plan. This role supports family engagement, school readiness goals, and full enrollment.

Key responsibilities include recruitment/enrollment (events, waitlist interviews, eligibility documentation), strength-based goal setting with families, required home visits (minimum 3x/year), referrals and follow-up, parent orientations and workshops, Parent Committee/Policy Council support, transition planning, and accurate GoEngage documentation.

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field
• 2+ years working with at-risk families
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Flexibility for occasional nights/weekends
• If degree is in another discipline, complete a related credential within 18 months

A Typical Day

You start onsite at 8:30 a.m., check messages, and review your GoEngage notes so you know which families need follow-up. Mid-morning may include a scheduled home visit or a quick stop to collect missing eligibility paperwork. Back at the center, you connect with the Center Director and other service staff to align on family needs and upcoming meetings.

After lunch, you may prepare materials for a parent workshop, help a family navigate a community referral, or plan for an upcoming recruitment event. Some days include brief classroom coverage. The day wraps with documentation and planning the next contacts before you leave at 4:00 p.m. (with occasional evening commitments for parent meetings).

Benefits Package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); paid time off; and a competitive hourly rate of $18.42–$22.41.