What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Service Worker - Wolfe Co. Head Start position at Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership?
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc. is requesting applications for the Head Start
Program for the position of Family Service Worker in Wolfe County. The working hours are Monday
through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Excellent benefit package for full-time employees includes; competitive pay, Anthem Health, Dental
and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Kentucky Retirement Plan; Kentucky Deferred Comp; paid
vacation; paid sick leave and paid holidays.
Responsibilities:
• Recruiting and enrolling children in the Head Start Program.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records on all children and families.
- Working closely with families.
- Arranging and conducting monthly parent meetings.
- Enter necessary data into computerized tracking systems.
- Produce and disseminate reports to managerial staff.
- Complete all required paperwork and reports.
- Working closely with Community Partners to increase services.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must be able to meet deadlines, be organized and flexible.
- Must be motivated, caring, have a positive attitude, and be able to work as a team member.
- Three years minimum of experience or training in Social Services or Human Services related field preferred.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be willing to complete Family Development Credential within 180 days of hire.
- Must have valid driver license.
- Must be able to pass a regular health exam including TB skin test.
- Must be able to pass Criminal Check and Child Abuse/Neglect check.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
Applications can be found on our website at www.mkcap.org or at any Middle Kentucky location
throughout our service area.
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Applications can be faxed to (606) 666-9780—Attn: Human Resource Department, emailed to
mkhroffice@mkcap.org, or can be dropped off at any Middle Kentucky location throughout our service
area including the Central Office located at 171 Howell Heights Jackson, KY 41339.