Head Start Family Service Assistant / Center Director

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska•McCook, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Service Assistant is the link between families and the community, provides support to center staff, and works closely with teachers. This role is crucial in ensuring eligible families are enrolled and supported throughout their participation in the Head Start program, connecting them with essential services and community resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Previous experience in early childhood, health, social services or related field.
Basic computer skills.
Teamwork and leadership skills.
Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively both orally, and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public as well as other agency employees.
Must keep all agency matters confidential.

Nice To Haves

Family Services Certification, AA or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit eligible families, including children with disabilities, maintain a wait list, and generate enrollment acceptance letters.
Maintain funded enrollment, replace open slots within 30 days of opening, and maintain a wait list throughout the program year.
Ensure behavioral/emotional, hearing, vision, dental and physical screenings are completed within the required time frame.
Ensure health service mandates are in compliance, mental health observations occur, a Child Health History is complete and track all follow-up information.
Provide information to families regarding community events, parent education classes, and other items of importance.
Actively refer families to resources available in the community.
Pursue partnerships with community resources.
Recruit and maintain Policy Council parent, community and alternate representatives.
Maintain an open line of communication with families.
Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.
Submit paperwork in an organized, timely manner.
Ensure ongoing and end of year transition activities take place.
Recruit and maintain Policy Council representatives and alternates, provide transportation to required meetings, and communicate agenda, minutes, and meetings dates to members.
Facilitate and attend Family Connection Events.
Attend initial and mid-year home visits along with the Teacher.
Attend partner meetings and present to community organizations.
Ensure children’s immunizations are up to date.
Assist in the classroom as needed.