Family Development Worker (1800)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Establish mutually respectful partnerships with families, supporting their efforts to reach their goals. Provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services, coordinate and integrate Head Start services to enhance effectiveness, and support families in accessing other community resources. Assist families in crisis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families.
Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of local community resources.
Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

Nice To Haves

Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

Maintain a full caseload and offer timely follow-up of services depending on individualized needs, interests, and plans.
Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
Maintain accurate, clear, up-to-date, and complete documentation, including agency and program required deadlines.
Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources, and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports.
Follow-up meetings with families on progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals, and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/plans.
Maintain an up-to-date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications, and enrollment paperwork.
Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education.