Bilingual Family Social Worker

WAYNE ACTION GROUP FOR ECONOMIC SOLVENCY INC. Revised 6/2020

Job Title: Bilingual Family Social Worker
Department: Division of Children and Families
Classification: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Reports To: Family Services Coordinator
Salary Range: $32,000 - $40,000 annually

Function:

The Bilingual Social Worker provides comprehensive case management and family support services to culturally and linguistically diverse families enrolled in the program, with a particular focus on supporting Haitian/Creole and Hispanic/Latino families. This role focuses on strengthening family well-being, promoting child development, and ensuring access to community resources through advocacy and direct intervention.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or Human Services field with at least 3 years of progressive experience working with economically disadvantaged families.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translate all written program materials from English to Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Provide interpretation services for contacts between families and staff.
• Assist family services and teaching staff in communicating with Haitian/Creole and Hispanic/Latino children and families.
• Assist in translating classroom labels and materials from English to Spanish and Creole.
• Serve as a facilitator for the Haitian and Latino Parent Support Group.
• Provide assistance to Haitian and Latino families when there is a need for additional services.
• Provide family support and family engagement services for assigned families.
• Conduct intake assessments to identify family strengths, needs, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized family partnership agreements.
• Connect families with resources such as housing, healthcare, employment, and mental health services.
• Provide culturally competent services to Haitian/Creole and Hispanic/Latino families, including assistance with language barriers and navigating social services.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support children’s social-emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with program and funding requirements.
• Conduct home visits as needed to assess family environments and provide support.
• Assist with translating forms, documents, and other materials to ensure accessibility for non-English-speaking families.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies.
• All other duties as assigned by the Family Services/ERSEA Manager.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to provide empathic services
• Ability to relate to families served, good problem-solving skills
• Willingness and comfort in providing home visitation services
• Valid driver’s license

Physical, Mental and/or Visual Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and stoop.
• Must be able to walk for extended periods throughout the day for monitoring.
• Mental and visual concentration required for preparing and analyzing data using a computer.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-weekly or Twice monthly

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,000 - $40,000