Family Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with CPSE/EI
• Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Family Development Credential (FDC)
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• BA in Human Services or related field

Responsibilities

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines
• Assure program is in compliance with the ERSEA Protocol
• Monitor compliance using electronic data management systems.
• Participate and coordinate the development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting
• Assist, clarify, and communicate disability services, standards, and regulations to parent when required and/or requested.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents to ensure opportunities for active program involvement and intervention services.
• Maintain family service files to assure files are complete, accurate and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency specific requirements, local, state and federal requirements.
• Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual program information report (PIR)
• Perform other duties, as may be required.