Family Services Associate

AKA Head Start•El Cajon, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

All Kids Academy Head Start is looking to add a dedicated Family Services Associate to our team that seeks to join us in our mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and comprehensive services to children, families, and communities in East County. Under the leadership of the Manager of Program Content Support & Family Services, the Family Services Associate plays a key role in supporting families enrolled in the Head Start program. This position is responsible for ongoing recruitment and enrollment of families, fostering strong family and community engagement, and ensuring compliance with health services requirements at the center level. The Family Services Associate must adhere to All Kids Academy Head Start policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education regulations, and all other applicable guidelines.

Requirements

Associate degree in social services or related field required
Must obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field within 18 months of hire
Prior to employment, in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, employment candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
Head Start regulations require that no person shall work in any Head Start program until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice.
Applicants will be required to obtain a Health Screening, TB clearance, proof of immunization against measles and pertussis (MMR and Tdap vaccines), and background clearance prior to starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred
Two years’ experience as a case manager, social worker or family support position preferred
12 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses, including three semester units in Infant/Toddler Development preferred
Knowledge of Head Start Policies and Procedures preferred
Knowledge of Culturally diverse populations and families of low income demographic
Knowledge of Local educational and community resources
Knowledge of Child Care and Licensing regulations

Responsibilities

Ongoing recruitment and enrollment of families
Fostering strong family and community engagement
Ensuring compliance with health services requirements at the center level
Accurately enter all required data into designated record keeping system
Complete reports and maintain records in an efficient and effective manner in compliance with the Head Start programs and The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Maintain and organize highly confidential family records and enter data and run reports utilizing electronic tracking systems
Assist teaching staff in maintaining staff/child ratios
Perform any other tasks deemed necessary by the center director
Participate in Ad Hoc committees for event planning, review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, staff development planning, etc.
Respond to telephone and online enrollment inquiries
Collaborate and coordinate with community partners
Contribute and present ideas to improve efficiency and productivity
Attend additional meetings and trainings to expand knowledge and experience