Head Start Family Service Worker

Wichita Falls Independent School District • Wichita Falls, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

To support families as they identify and meet goals and to facilitate trusting, collaborative relationships between parents and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas social worker’s license (LBSW, LMSW, or the equivalent)
• Knowledge of and access to community resources
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to work with all educational levels of parents and staff
• Ability to compile, maintain, and manage multiple forms of data, records, and reports
• Three or more years of experience in social work preferred – may be waived based on internship, work in a related human services field, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifying family needs and goals
• Developing family partnership agreements
• Accessing community services and resources
• Obtaining emergency or crisis assistance
• Providing opportunities for families to participate in counseling programs when appropriate
• Providing opportunities for continuing education and employment training in the community
• Providing involvement and education opportunities that are responsive to the ongoing and expressed needs of parents
• Assisting parents in becoming advocates for their children
• Developing community partnership and interagency agreements
• Implementing procedures for transitioning children between programs
• Recruiting and enrolling children and families eligible to receive Head Start services
• Verifying age and eligibility for all children applying to receive Head Start services
• Monitoring enrollment data
• Analyzing causes of absenteeism and facilitating plans with families designed to improve attendance
• Planning and/or facilitating monthly Parent and Family Engagement activities
• Training staff and families on Conscious Discipline strategies
• Conducting weekly, scheduled classroom visits
• Planning and facilitating home visits with teachers in the fall and spring, and conducting other home visits as needed
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• May supervise persons completing practicum or internship through a college or university program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level