Family Support Worker - Grant Funded

City Of San Antonio, TX•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under direction, coordinates activities for families in need of social services. Provides strengths-based case management services and utilizes leadership strategies when working with families. Exercises no supervision. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
Current Pediatric CPR and FirstAid Certification required or must obtain Pediatric CPR; and First AidCertification within first 60 days in position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
Two (2) years' experience in social work, family support, or related field.
A parent of a current or former participant in a Head Start program.
Fluent in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follows social service program requirements pertaining to families; supports and monitors families' efforts to complete their self-identified goals; and performs timely completion of all case management requirements.
Provides families with appropriate community resources and linkages and assists families in crisis in areas such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation. Provides support with Health and Oral Health requirements and ensures timely follow-up to complete all necessary compliance requirements.
Implements the relevant social service program framework components necessary to successfully support families.
May make home visits as needed.
Provides case management to families in social service programs.
Assists in offering families opportunities to be involved in group activities such as parent advisory groups, policy groups, and educational activities based on interest and need.
Provides opportunities for children and families to participate in family educational programs and for parents to participate in the development of the programs' educational curriculum.
Provides engagement and educational activities that meet the on-going and expressed needs of families.
Collaborates with program staff to provide opportunities to families, including child growth and development, parenting skills, child abuse prevention, guidance and discipline, medical, dental, nutritional, and mental health, disabilities, family literacy, and community advocacy.
Assists families through the transition within the social services program.
May participate in recruitment activities for social service programs and help with the enrollment process, including completing the required forms. Participates in application events, which may involve occasional evening and weekend hours.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.