Family Service Worker III

SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY•Sacramento, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Family Services Worker – Range III to provide support at a Head Start site. Under general supervision, the FSW class is responsible to maintain full enrollment at the site level and to ensure enrollments follow applicable selection criteria and enrollment procedures put in place by the Head Start and State funded programs operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. In addition, the FSW class is responsible to provide services to families.

Requirements

At least two (2) years’ experience in carrying a caseload of up to 80 Head Start/EHS families.
Ability to coordinate projects, services and activities and follow them through to conclusion.
Ability to data enter enrollment applications into child tracking software databases accurately and within timelines dictated by the manager or the designee.
Ability to represent Head Start in the coordination of services with a variety of community partners.
Ability to provide training and technical assistance to staff including developing mentor relationships, training plans with staff and developing follow up plans and a way to monitor those plans.
Ability to monitor files using a predetermined tool, indicate areas of noncompliance, develop plans of correction, and complete with accuracy, plans of correction.
An Associate’s Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field; OR
Family Development Credential: OR
The ability to earn one of the above within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in working with community groups on a paid or volunteer basis is highly desirable.
Some selection preference may be given to current or past Head Start parents.

Responsibilities

Maintain full enrollment at the site level and ensure enrollments follow applicable selection criteria and enrollment procedures.
Provide services to families.
Carry a caseload of up to 80 Head Start/EHS families.
Coordinate projects, services and activities and follow them through to conclusion.
Data enter enrollment applications into child tracking software databases accurately and within timelines.
Represent Head Start in the coordination of services with a variety of community partners.
Provide training and technical assistance to staff, including developing mentor relationships, training plans with staff, and developing follow-up plans and a way to monitor those plans.
Monitor files using a predetermined tool, indicate areas of noncompliance, develop plans of correction, and complete plans of correction with accuracy.