Head Start Family Worker (Full-Time)

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation; Port Johnson (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Job summary

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation seeks a Family Worker for the Stepping Stone Academy of South Hudson (formerly Bayonne Head Start). You will support families with children aged 3-5 to promote learning, development, and parental skills in a community-based program.

The role emphasizes individualized family partnerships, data entry, and collaboration with social service staff to recruit and enroll families, while ensuring attendance and confidentiality in a busy Head Start setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year in social services/similar field preferred.
• Spanish speaking ability is a must.
• Must pass TB test and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete Family Needs Assessment and Family Goals within 90 days of enrollment.
• Maintain Head Start program standards and procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Related credential a plus

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Position: 12 months per year | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stepping Stone Academy of South Hudson - (Former Bayonne Head Start)
Reports To: Director of Head Start/Social Service Director

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) operates the Bayonne Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to promote school readiness for children from low-income families in our community

DESCRIPTION:

The Family Worker works with enrolled families of children 3-5 years old to deliver services to support family well-being, child learning and development, and foster parental confidence and skills that promote the early learning and development of their children. This is accomplished through individualized family partnerships that take into account family strengths, needs, and goals, along with any existing plans made with other community agencies. The Family Worker works directly with families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that Family Needs Assessment and Family Goals are completed within 90 days of family enrollment
• Maintain compliance with Head Start program standards and procedures
• Work with families to ensure consistent child attendance
• Perform daily data entry into our child file databases
• Work with Social Service staff to support recruitment and enrollment
• Other duties as assigned by the program

KEY COMPETENCIES: (specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):

• Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position
• Ability to work independently, but also be a team player
• Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
• Must be able to use a computer for written communication, data entry, spreadsheet applications, and report creation

BENEFITS:

After completion of a 60-day probationary period, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off:
  • One sick day per month (12 annually)
  • Paid program break vacations (one week in November, Winter Break, and Spring Break)
  • One personal day per every three months
  • Four (4) bereavement days annually
  • Twenty (20) vacation days
• Health insurance with employee contributions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must show a negative TB Test and obtain a health provider statement showing free of communicable diseases
• Must receive clearance from Background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offenders checks
• Must be able to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English.
• Spanish speaking a must.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience working in the social service field
• Current credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field a plus
• Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.