What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Service Worker Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership position at Northwest Iowa Community College?
JOB TYPE : Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with seasonal layoff
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ABOUT US : Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership is seeking a dedicated Family Service Worker to join our Head Start Program at our partnership with the Wisner-Pilger Public School. This position offers 40 hours per week with an hourly wage plus benefits.
JOB SUMMARY : The Family Service Worker is responsible for recruitment of children and families into the Head Start Program, documenting all action taken pertaining to outreach and continuous recruiting, ensuring the classroom is fully enrolled at all times. Accurately enter data through the program’s on-line assessment system. Assist families in enrolling in a system of on-going health care, required screenings, exams, necessary referrals, and follow-ups and be a referral source for parents. Maintain Parent Corner and provide parent resources, as needed. Complete Home Visits and Parent / Teacher Conferences with each family. Complete Family Partnership Agreement for each family and assist with goal setting. Be available to all over-income families on an as-needed basis. Facilitate parent engagement activities and parent committees according to program requirements. Maintain and organize accurate family records. Assist Teachers in recruiting and training volunteers as needed. Assist in classroom when needed. Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Acquire within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Six months to 1-year related experience preferred.
WAGE & BENEFITS : The starting wage is $17.00 per hour plus benefits. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY : For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information scan the QR Code, visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. No resumes accepted. To apply, submit a completed Agency application to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Position open until filled.
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