Family Services Associate (PT), Alkek Elementary

ESC Region 20•San Antonio, TX

58d•Onsite

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide support to and serve as a resource to Head Start families.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Family Services Credential, preferred upon hire; required within eighteen months of employment. (Head Start Performance Standard 1302.91(e)(7))
Knowledge of local community resources and desire to work with families.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Fluent bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Proficiency with standard functions within applications such as Microsoft 365/Google, (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software), e-mail, web browsers, and databases.
Proficiency with computers (PCs and/or MACs) to include file and desktop management and operations, and working in a cloud-based and/or networked environment.
Annually complete online training modules to fulfill program requirements.
Complete a minimum of fifteen clock hours of professional development per year. (Performance Standard 1302.92(b)(1))
Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as detailed in Performance Standard 1302.90(c)(1)(i-v).
Adhere to the Confidentiality Agreement regarding information about children and families enrolled in the Head Start program.
Complete an initial health examination that includes screening for tuberculosis. (Performance Standard 1302.93(a))
Complete a health re-examination and tuberculosis screening every five years. (Performance Standard 1302.93(a))
Follow program procedures that ensure compliance of the Head Start Performance Standards. Family Services Credential required within eighteen months of employment. (Performance Standard 1302.91(e)(7))
Maintain a good attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Family Services Credential, preferred upon hire
Current or former Head Start parent, preferred per Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(6).
Fluent bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow timelines and due dates as set by Head Start Performance Standards.
Utilize time management tools to ensure deadline expectations are met. Implement strategies to self monitor progress of work task completion.
Build relationships with families through ongoing contact, authentic concern and supportive services. Prepare for monthly family contacts to engage in individualized conversations and services.
Conduct monthly contacts with families and document in the child file and Child Plus.
Maintain an accurate, complete, and up-to-date child file and Child Plus documentation on assigned caseload in a timely manner.
Proactively stay abreast of community resources and maintain a relevant community resource list
Provide families with community resource agency referrals and follow-up to ensure services are accessed.
Assist in the recruitment and enrollment of eligible Head Start children.
Provide parent engagement opportunities through activities and information.
Prepare for and facilitate parenting education training sessions and Parent Committee meetings. Promote online Head Start required training topics for parents
Individualize services based on parent input of needs.
Assist families as they transition into the Head Start program through the application process, orientation event, and ongoing family engagement contacts.
Ask insightful questions and adjust questions as needed based on the parent/guardian's responses.
Facilitate each child's hearing and vision screening performed by school district health staff per Head Start Performance Standards.
Collect a current physical and dental exam for each child per Head Start Performance Standards.
Encourage families to apply for child medical insurance and identify a medical home.
Take daily child attendance and contact families when a child is absent. Substitute for class monitor duties, as needed.
Attend home visits with Head Start teachers, as needed.