The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Acts as a resource and provides and/or makes referrals for necessary services;
- Informs, educates and distributes information and literature to parents regarding health, social and other services that are available;
- Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with Head Start families; engages families to co-develop a Family Partnership Agreement;
- Makes family home visits to conjointly discuss and assess family needs;
- Develops and implements family case management models in support of Head Start goals and objectives;
- Documents activities and performs various other administrative duties;
- Maintains complete and current files and records pertaining to activities;
- Prepares regular and special status reports;
- Monitors records and reports prepared by other staff;
- Works with center staff to promote parent involvement and advocacy;
- Participates in the preparation and attends parent advisory committee meetings;
- Assists with the obtainment of complete medical/health history records of enrolled children;
- Enters data of support services into an automated tracking system;
- Acts as liaison with local community organizations to provide resources to children and their families;
- Ensures center compliance with health, social services and parent involvement requirements of the Head Start Program’s Performance Standards;
- Assists in the general operation of site;
- Enters health, social services, and family partnership goals on PROMIS;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Typical ways to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above are an Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Early Child Development, Social Services or a closely related Human Services field (preferred); Three (3) years of experience providing direct services to low-income children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:
Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations). Required within eighteen (18) months of hire, a minimum of a credential or certification in, social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
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