Head Start - Social Work Assistant 2, Family Service Coordinator (Mount Vernon)

Skagit Valley College•Mount Vernon, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Head Start is a federal program serving vulnerable children and families, including those experiencing homelessness, poverty, involvement in the foster or child protective systems, or other family stressors. Head Start classrooms are inclusive and do not expel or exclude children due to behavioral issues or disabilities. The Family Service Coordinator (FSC) provides direct social services support to families in Head Start, facilitating family development in areas of goals and parent education, and encouraging family engagement in program opportunities. The FSC also supports obtaining required health screenings and data, and assists with broader program and center needs, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and documentation. This position works under the general supervision of the Center Manager and interacts extensively with parents and children, serving as a daily contact point for parents and visitors. The position is assigned to a primary center location but may require temporary moves or reassignment within the specified area to support program operations. Travel to other locations for meetings and trainings is required, and occasional alternate work schedules may be necessary for family events. This position is grant-funded, and its continuation is dependent on funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or behavioral sciences; Two (2) years of experience as a Social Work Assistant 1 or equivalent; Fluency in English.
OR Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences; Four (4) years of experience as a Social Work Assistant 1 or equivalent; Fluency in English.
OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.
Fluency in English.
Ability to build and maintain constructive and effective relationships with others, demonstrating respect, cooperation, and mutual regard.
Accountability through accepting personal responsibility for the timeliness and quality of work.
An ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement that includes reaching out to the appropriate individuals for support and guidance as needed.
Demonstrating ethical and integrity-based behaviors that include setting appropriate boundaries with families, and maintaining honesty and professionalism.
Actively supports and honors inclusiveness and diversity.
Able to effectively use written communication to objectively and accurately document assigned elements in the data entry system.
Pass a criminal background check.
Provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work.
Pass a MERIT background check including fingerprints through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Within 30 days of hire, have or obtain an initial health examination indicating freedom from communicable diseases.
Proof of a Tuberculosis (TB) test taken within 12 months prior to the initial employment date.
Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination OR proof of immunity from measles.
CPR/First Aid card.
A current Food Handlers permit.
Meet all federally mandated requirements related to the Head Start program, including but not limited to continuing educational requirements and all Washington State laws and College policies related to the Head Start program and SVC employment.
Have, or ability to obtain by the time of hire, a Washington State driver's license or equivalent, and proof of auto insurance.
Declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide direct task-oriented social services support to families in Head Start.
Facilitate family development in areas of family goals and parent education.
Facilitate family engagement in program opportunities.
Support obtaining required health screenings and health data.
Support broader program needs and needs of the assigned center.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry and documentation.
Greet and support parents and guardians at arrival and pickup daily.
Provide a contact point for visitors when the Center Manager is unavailable.
Support family engagement and services, including orienting families, preparing for and leading family reviews, completing needs assessments, and developing individual family partnership plans.
Develop support approaches and schedules that meet individual family needs.
Make referrals to internal or community resources and follow up to ensure needs have been adequately addressed.
Strengthen community collaborations by maintaining current knowledge of community resources, sharing information with families, and building relationships with community partners.
Support families to complete program health requirements, including collaborating to ensure access to continuous health care and coverage, assisting with acquisition of health care and coverage, and working with staff and families to determine if children are up to date on age-appropriate screenings.
Ensure completion of 45-day sensory screenings and other health screenings in collaboration with center teams.
Support families and collaborate with center teams to ensure children have proper documentation for chronic conditions and other health needs.
Provide support to families in following up on any required treatment or referrals.
Use the database for accurate and timely documentation for health and nutrition needs and follow-up actions.
Support program and center activities and requirements, including facilitating Policy Council elections and supporting parent meetings.
Attend all required center and program meetings and trainings.
Complete tasks associated with Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) requirements.
Have a general understanding of program school readiness goals and child goals at their center.
Work with teaching staff in a positive and respectful manner.
Support classroom activities or coverage at assigned times to develop understanding and deepen family relationships.
Provide occasional emergency support to classrooms.
Provide families with resources and activities that support school readiness.
Assist families with transitioning children into kindergarten.
Serve as point of contact for the center in the planned absence of the Center Manager.
Support program ongoing quality improvement through participating in program planning and assessment efforts.