Family Worker

Shasta Head Start Child Development•Redding, CA

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Family Worker with a proven track record of social service experience. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager, the Family Worker will work in collaboration with center staff to ensure children and families receive comprehensive services according to Head Start Performance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year related experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
Ability to perform basic math; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to organize documents accurately and to write using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings
Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
Criminal background check required
Pre-employment Strength Assessment
Pre-employment TB test
Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines

Nice To Haves

AA degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field and one year experience is desired
Must complete, at a minimum, an AA in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

Recruit, enroll, and obtain appropriate records of children and families to ensure full enrollment and waitlists
Actively participate in parent or group meetings and community collaborations/affiliations in order to advocate for Head Start children and families
Ensure health requirements are met according to Head Start Performance Standards
Perform recordkeeping (including written documentation, scheduled reports, and mandated reporting) in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner
Ensure regular communication with families regarding screenings, assessments, and surveys in order to provide needed information regarding medical, psychological, and social services as needed
Partner with the families on assigned caseload to identify child and family needs and appropriate ways of meeting those needs through family goals and referrals
Refer families and children to resources within SHS and community organizations for social service needs as necessary
Conduct home visits in conjunction with education staff and as social service needs arise
Attend or facilitate meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training
Assist teaching staff to meet licensing requirements within the classroom