Judy Center Family Service Worker

HCPS • Harford, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all areas related to Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Center (Judy Center) case management, outreach initiatives, and the maintenance and evaluation of data for Harford County Public Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The role is based at Magnolia Elementary School. This assignment is a one-year grant-funded position, and its renewal is dependent upon annual grant funding.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in and experience working with children and families.
• Knowledgeable of and able to work in partnership with community agencies and programs outside of HCPS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with students of varying ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able to work independently and make decisions as appropriate.
• Able to make decisions in accordance with ordinances, laws, regulations, and established procedures for a model program.
• Available to work flexible hours that will include evening meetings, events, and/or work sessions both in and out of the county.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software and other computer related technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the intake of referrals from Judy Center Partnerships and childcare centers.
• Provides overall case management for children/families; coordinates services, conducts home visits, attends IEP/SST meetings, maintains telephone logs that document contact with families, and maintains written case management reports and file logs.
• Recruits participants and families who have children birth through prekindergarten that are eligible for the program.
• Performs family outreach by pursuing families, following up on leads, etc. Advises families of available services and coordinates services as needed.
• Responsible for the maintenance and evaluation of data for Harford County Public Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
• Updates, tracks, and maintains the program database; responsible for the following MSDE evaluation components: Component II, Provision for Breakfast/Lunch (including the identification of children participating in the meals programs); Component III, Family Case Management (including family intake, referrals, and intervention); Component V, Family Support Services (including the coordination of services with partners and monitoring of the effectiveness of the various programs).
• Recommends and connects families with resources and wrap around services as appropriate.
• Completes and submits Medical Assistance paperwork associated with the provision of service coordination for children and families participating in the Judy Center Program.
• Develops partnerships with community organizations to support and enrich the experiences for children and families participating in the Judy Center program.
• Monitors community and Head Start outreach initiatives for children from birth to age three.
• Utilizes a database, tracks children/adults receiving case management services and those who participate in events for evaluation purposes and provides this information to the Judy Center Program Manager.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information and prepares reports using such information as needed.
• Ensures appropriate coordination between families interested in enrolling in multiple programs, e.g., child care, Head Start, Pre-K/kindergarten, and school.
• Assists families with the Child Care Subsidy (child care voucher) application process and all other available services.
• Plans and coordinates Family Nights, Parenting Seminars, Neighborhood Festivals and activities to increase academic growth and school readiness for young children in the school catchment area. For evaluation purposes, maintains record of families who attend events.
• Contacts families to remind them of scheduled events and to encourage participation to increase family involvement.
• Attends monthly Steering Committee meetings, quarterly state-wide Judy Center meetings, and annual leadership meetings with the Program Manager.
• Provides important information related to medical concerns to the Steering Committee and partnerships with health services.
• Participates as a member of the Family Outreach subcommittee.
• Coordinates monthly service coordination meetings to ensure: wrap around services are being provided, no duplication of services are occurring, records/tracks referrals while assigning staff and community partners for service and follow up.
• Collaborates with Head Start, local behavior specialists, teachers, and families.
• Provides the Program Manager with a bi-weekly case management status update.
• Participates in continuous professional development to expand skills and knowledge of young children.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time ten/eleven/twelve-month position.
• Salary range based on Grade 9 of the FY 2025-2026 HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule for Twelve Month Clerical and Transportation Specialists Personnel.
• Starting Salary: $49,898 Maximum Earnings Potential $ 75,186.
• Expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees