Head Start Social Services Coordinator

Key Human Services; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to implement family-centered programs, support attendance initiatives, and manage the Family Partnership Agreement process at Capital Area Head Start. The role includes crisis intervention and emergency assistance as needed.

The position emphasizes training on child abuse prevention, mandatory reporting, and follow-up actions, with a mission to empower families and strengthen communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field with equivalent experience may be considered.
• Significant experience with at-risk families and crisis intervention.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply written information.
• Ability to pass background checks and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family service supports and implement family-centered programs.
• Support attendance initiatives and Family Partnership Agreement process.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency assistance when needed.
• Deliver training on child abuse prevention and ensure proper follow-up actions.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Mandatory reporting

Background checks

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s in social work or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. The Social Service Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation and coordination of family service supports for families. This role works closely with Family Services staff to implement family-centered programs, support attendance initiatives, facilitate the Family Partnership Agreement process, and provide crisis intervention and emergency assistance when needed.

The Social Service Coordinator also serves as a key resource for child abuse prevention, delivering training, supporting mandatory reporting requirements, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.

Social Service Coordinators work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $25.42 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1650 work hours.

Benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more! Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, master’s degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in any field with an equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing the required skills and competencies may be considered
• Significant experience and knowledge in understanding and supporting at-risk families to access community systems and programs, providing emergency and crisis intervention and advocacy
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to read, interpret and apply written information
• Ability to learn and apply intermediate computer skills, including the use of software and other web-based systems
• Ability to pass required background checks and clearances
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle
• Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred
• Bi/Multilingual preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Who we are:

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What we do:

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society.

We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.