Head Start - Lead Family Services Associate

Crystal Stairs•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Family Engagement Coordinator, the Lead Family Services Associate supports Head Start families in making choices and decisions, and taking action that will improve the conditions and quality of life for all family members; creates opportunities for meaningful family engagement with Head Start for all families, uses a case management approach to share information with families regarding resources, program options, sources of professional and parental support, and ways of accessing resources within the community.

Requirements

BA/ BS degree or AA/ AS degree in social work, human services, liberal studies with related field experience required.
Expert in Microsoft Office computer skills required.
Experience in community outreach, community health or family-focused intervention.
Experience working or volunteering in social or community services required.
Experience in planning and conducting workshops and training programs.
Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic setting.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Experience with case management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supports center staff to integrate family partnership/engagement goals with classroom efforts and to ensure integrated child and family curriculum.
Trains new and temporary Family Service Associate staff and is available to assist them in the field as needed.
Must ensure that all ERSEA procedures including Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, Attendance and re-enrollment related to Head Start performance standards are correctly implemented.
Promotes effective community support for families by coordination and advocacy for services with community agencies.
Conducts home visits to facilitate family plans, assists families in achieving identified goals, follow-up on referrals and address attendance concerns.
Acts as a case manager and works cooperatively with local agencies to assist families to linkup with services in the local community.

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
401k Matching Options
Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
Generous Sick and Vacation Time
Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM