Family Support Worker

Easterseals Southern California•Escondido, CA

1d•$23 - $26

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Family Support Worker coordinates and implements or facilitates family development, community development, parent involvement, and staff development for Early Head Start and Head Start Services. The role provides comprehensive services to strengthen and support family relationships and connects families with community resources. It integrates program service areas into family and community engagement and may train and mentor Family Support Worker staff.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in social services, family development, mental health, or a similar field.
Possess or obtain a credential or 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 under the Healthy Schools Act before beginning work.
3–5 years of experience working with diverse families of very young children, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Demonstrated initiative and analytical skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Outlook and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement applicable California Department of Education regulations, 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 and ability to work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups; ability to relate well to children and families.
Sound judgment and ability to plan 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; lift up to 40 pounds continuously; reach, bend, stoop, and squat; and perform fine manual dexterity tasks, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing, with near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, and sex offender index clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct recruitment activities to identify eligible families and complete intake and enrollment.
Complete required paperwork under Title V and Head Start Program Performance Standards, maintain tracking rosters, enter data promptly, and maintain a caseload.
Model family and community involvement; coordinate referrals for family and community development services.
Coordinate the development and ongoing updates of Family Partnership Agreements and collaborate with families to set goals.
Mentor 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 comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable policies and procedures.
Identify and incorporate resources and provide information or referrals for mental health, child care, substance abuse treatment, education, employment training, income support, transportation, pregnancy, health, safety, nutrition, and other family-requested topics.
Coordinate parent education, training, and support for pregnant women, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and health resources.
Coordinate timely completion of family strengths and needs assessments.
Assist management with parent meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.