Family Support Services Associate

El Dorado County Office of Education • Placerville, CA

13h

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Executive Director or supervisory designee, the Family Service Associate provides and monitors direct case management services to families enrolled in the Head Start/State Preschool and Early Head Start Programs. The role supports implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards, Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework, and California State Preschool Program regulations. It promotes social services, family and community engagement, father engagement, literacy education, health tracking and nutrition, mental health, and disability services. The associate partners with families to develop and implement goals that address their needs, increase family well-being, promote parent involvement, and improve children's school readiness outcomes.

This posting will be used to create an eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies for six months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of prior successful experience interacting with children and adults within the last three years. Examples include working or volunteering in a school or church, helping families complete forms, or referring families to resources.

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is preferred; a 5% differential is offered with demonstrated proficiency.
• Submit a letter of introduction, two current letters of recommendation dated within the last two years, and a resume with the completed application.

Responsibilities

• Provide and monitor direct case management services to families enrolled in the Head Start/State Preschool and Early Head Start Programs.
• Support implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards, Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework, and California State Preschool Program regulations.
• Promote social services; family and community engagement; father engagement; literacy education; health tracking and nutrition; mental health; and disability services.
• Partner with families to develop and implement goals addressing their needs, increasing family well-being, promoting parent involvement, and improving children’s school readiness outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED