Family Support Worker - Bilingual Spanish Required

Easterseals Southern California•Escondido, CA

18h

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinates and implements or facilitates family development, community development, parent involvement, and staff development for Early Head Start and Head Start Services. Provides comprehensive services to strengthen and support family relationships and connects families with community resources. Integrates all program service areas into family and community engagement. May provide training and mentorship to Family Support Worker staff. Bilingual Spanish is required.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish required.
Associate’s degree in social services, family development, mental health, or a similar field.
Possess or obtain a credential/certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field within 18 months of tenure, unless grandfathered under federal regulations.
Maintain a current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
Possess a food handler’s certificate.
Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per the Healthy Schools Act) before beginning work.
3–5 years’ experience working with diverse families of very young children, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and use analytical skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Outlook and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement regulations of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and their families.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, and establish and meet timelines.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 40 lbs. continuously; ability to reach, bend, stoop, and squat.
Fine manual dexterity and ability to push, pull, talk, and hear; near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal record/fingerprint clearance, and sex offender index clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct recruitment activities to find eligible families and complete intake and enrollment.
Complete paperwork required by Title V and Head Start Program Performance Standards, maintain tracking rosters, and enter data promptly.
Maintain a caseload at all times.
Serve as a role model for family and community involvement activities.
Coordinate referrals for family and community development services.
Coordinate the development, implementation, and ongoing updates of Family Partnership Agreements, and create goals collaboratively with families.
Mentor and/or assist in training Family Support Staff on eligibility and enrollment documentation, Department of Education requirements, Title 22, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure family and community engagement services are implemented in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies, and procedures.
Identify and incorporate program resources and provide families with information and/or referrals concerning mental health, child care, substance abuse treatment, education, employment training, income support, transportation, pregnancy, health needs, safety, nutrition, and other topics requested by families.
Coordinate parent education, training, and support for pregnant women, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and other health resources.
Coordinate completion of family strengths and needs assessments within required timelines.
Assist management with parent meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.