Senior Family Case Manager – Early Head Start

OLHSA, A Community Action Agency; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OLHSA in Pontiac, MI seeks a Family Services Advocate to build strong relationships with Early Head Start/Head Start families, assist in meeting needs and achieving family goals using agency resources. The role involves school-home liaison work across education, health, nutrition and mental health, plus enrollment coordination and data entry.

Bachelor’s degree is required with 1 year of experience with low-income families; a Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required. Bachelor degree in social work, human services, or a related field preferred, or must be willing to enroll in and successfully obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within 18 months of hire.
• One (1) year experience working with low income families of various social backgrounds.
• Valid Michigan’s driver’s license and reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support family wellness and family engagement programs to assigned Early Head Start/Head Start families.
• Work as a liaison between classroom and home settings in all content areas including early education, child development, health, nutrition and mental health.
• Bridge families from Early Head Start to Head Start programs and services.
• Recruit eligible families throughout the community.
• Conduct enrollment/re-enrollment with families, including entering all data into agency database.
• Provide needs assessment, goal setting, support, referrals, advocacy, case management, follow up and maintain up-to-date file documentation.
• Ensure all health/dental screenings and follow-up for children per Head Start performance standards.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Spanish language

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OLHSA in Pontiac, MI seeks a Family Services Advocate to build strong relationships with Early Head Start/Head Start families, assist in meeting needs and achieving family goals using agency resources. The role involves school-home liaison work across education, health, nutrition and mental health, plus enrollment coordination and data entry.

Bachelor’s degree is required with 1 year of experience with low-income families; a Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed, and