Family Service Worker

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Family Service Worker is responsible for providing hands on support to integrate parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children's learning and development. Provide information, referral and coordinating efforts to link staff and families with appropriate community resources. Assist in public relations, parent involvement, and cultural competency to promote the Head Start program. A two-generation approach will be used to address prevalent needs of families across all Head Start and Early Head Start programs.? Takes an active role in promoting coordinated systems of comprehensive early childhood services to low- income children and families in their community through communication, cooperation, and the sharing of information among agencies and their community partners, while protecting the privacy of child recordsProvide family and community engagement services aligned with the Head Start Performance Standards and Vermont Child Care Licensing RegulationsParticipate in the family intake and assessment procedures to identify family strengths and needs related to the family engagement outcomes as described in the Head Start Parent Family and Community Engagement FrameworkTakes a lead role on the oversight and organization of recruitment effortsParticipate in the development in family partnership agreements and the activities that to support family well-being based on the parent interest and needAssists programs to offer individualized family partnership servicesAssists programs to offer intentional strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and development and support parent-child relationships, including specific strategies for father engagementAssists programs to engaging in two-way communication between staff and parents to create welcoming program environments that incorporate the unique cultural backgrounds of families in the program and communityAssists programs to collaborating with families in the family partnership process that identifies needs, interest, strengths, goals, and services and resources that support family well-being, including family safety, health, and economic stabilityAssists teachers, home visitors, and support staff to share information with each other, as appropriateAssists and ensures that families have an opportunity to share personal information in an environment they feel safe and services are offered in their preferred languageProvide parents with opportunities to participate in the program as employees or volunteersProvide parents with materials and resources to support the transition to early care and education programs upon entrance and exit from the EHS and HS programsPromote shared responsibility with parents for children's early learning and development and implement family engagement strategies that are designed to foster parental confidence and skills in promoting children's learning and development. Strategies must include : (1) Offering activities that support parent-child relationships and child development including language and literacy (duel language and bi-literacy as appropriate). (2) Providing parents with information about the importance of child's regular attendance and partner with them, as necessary, to promote consistent attendance. (3) For duel language learners, information and resources for parents about the benefits of bilingualism and bi-literacyParticipate in collecting and documenting non-federal share (In-kind)Actively participate in regional service coordination meetings which include assessing eligibility, developing case plans and managing case loadsParticipates in the Program Strategic Plan, Self-Assessment, Continuous Improvement Plan, Planning Committee, and Hiring Committees (when applicable)Displays professional behavior as outlined in NAEYC's Code of Ethical ConductAll other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor or the CFDP Director Requirements Must comply with NEKCA policies if hiredStaff will be required to authorize and pass CDD and NEKCA's criminal background check processBachelors Degree in Human Services or related fieldKnowledge of community resources including local service providers; state and federal agenciesExperience working with adults in a learning environment, group organization and group facilitationExperience working with community organizationsExperience and knowledge in child development and early childhood education servicesWork effectively as a team memberSufficient transportation to meet job requirementsObtain CPR and First Aid Certification with two months of employmentEffective written and oral communication skillsAbility to work flexible hoursMaintain confidentialityCommitted to be actively engaged in continuing process of professional developmentNEKCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer & ProviderAll new and rehired employees and all current employees who have transferred or been promoted to a new position will be placed on a 6-month Trial Service Period. All NEKCA staff contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary Description $18.25 - $22.99 per hour

Salary : $18 - $23