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BUTLER COUNTY CHILDRENS CENTER Family Service Worker in BUTLER, Pennsylvania
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Contribute to the implementation of the Head Start Plan according to the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Agency Policies.
- Participate in the annual Head Start self-assessment process.
- Recruits and enrolls eligible children and families in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Initiate the intake process for Head Start families. Participates in orientation programs and gradual entry for parents and children.
- Conduct with all families at least (2 Head Start) (3 Head Start/Child Care) home visits per program year to indentify and access family strengths and set family goals. Develop an ongoing relationship with family.
- Acts as a liaison and advocate between community resources and families, connecting families with opportunities that support safety, financial literacy, health and wellness and childcare when necessary. Act as a resource and referral link for families. Follow up on the effectiveness of referrals. Prepare and make available a community resource list to staff and families. Assist families in obtaining emergency assistance or crisis intervention when needed.
- Link parents to trainings that contribute to self sufficiency and reaching goals around their education and career training.
- Promote parental involvement in all parent meetings and activities. Ensures and supports family involvement in program governance and in all aspects of the Head Start Program. Encourage family members to visit, observe and volunteer in the program. Assist in developing and implementing a parent incentive system for volunteering.
Ensure that pertinent knowledge about families is appropriately and respectfully shared with colleagues and professionals in a way that assures confidentiality and service
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A./B.S. Degree in Social Work or related field, with emphasis in social work.
Experience with low-income families with young children. Ability to:
be tactful and cooperative; develop and maintain effective working
relationships with supervisors, peers, employees, volunteers, and the
general public.