| Title |
Family Service Worker2 (HS) |
| Employment Type |
Regular Full Time |
| City |
Detroit |
| State |
MI |
| Description |
.The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by the position in this job classification. Not all duties are included: It is expected that an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Inputs designated data into computer programs.
2. Through the Family Service Assessment and Family Partnership Agreement, engages parents in identifying their needs, developing goals and providing referrals and follow-up.
3. Upon registering, informs parents/guardians of all program requirements.
4. Advocates for children and families by assisting in the identification and coordination of support services.
5. Provides support and crisis intervention with families and children involved with the program.
6. Plans and implements activities that teach parents/guardians child development/child management, nutrition education, health education, dental education, mental health education, use of community resources and other adult education activities.
7. Coordinates recruitment, registration, screenings, and enrollment and selection activities.
8. Conducts and tracks children's screening status and follows up accordingly. Assist in the preparation of the weekly score card.
9. Intervenes and contacts parents when there are problems with attendance.
10. Conducts home visits to provide support and/or meet the families identified needs.
11. Works in a collaborative effort with agency/community resources to provide wrap around and follow up services to families in order to strengthen and enable them to function independently, to improve their capacity to function as a healthy families, or if needed, to find appropriate alternatives for the care of the children.
12. Keeps abreast of local, state and national requirements and changes that affect component.
13. Facilitates parent meetings and/or support groups.
14. Conducts parent, children, and staff training sessions.
15. Works cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff and community resources.
16. Responsible for keeping client files in order and up to date.
17. Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, children, families and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
18. Seeks and receives continued professional training.
19. Resourceful, flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the center and the clients.
20. Identifies, follows up and monitors weekly health, nutrition, mental health, social service, special education and dental needs for each child; participates in developing plans, providing activities, conducting in home visits and ensuring all requirements are met, and documents all contacts with parent/ guardian.
21. Works flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the program and clients.
22. Facilitates and implements parent involvement in program (i.e. family packs, parent meetings, etc.)
23. Participates in staffing for identified children. If necessary, coordinates any additional services needed to ensure that all areas required are in place. Responsible for follow-up with parents to ensure resources and/or referrals were helpful.
24. Assists with the implementation and monitoring of all required screenings. Documents all follow-up with families.
25. Cooperates in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circumstances.
26. Attends and participates in departmental and agency staff meetings, training, and planning sessions.
27. Notifies Health Specialist, nutrition and education staff of new and withdrawn children with any food restrictions.
28. Submits completed food substitution forms to Health Specialist.
29. Updates community resource directory annually, keeping abreast of new resources for families.
30. Typing, filing and maintaining all records as it relates to the Early Head Start/ Head Start program operation.
31. Assists Fiscal Manager with volunteer and in-kind donations, record keeping and contacts families to encourage volunteer participation.
32. Assists Site Leader in special tasks as it relates to program operations.
33. Assist with plans and implements of a strong, ongoing recruitment program for the enrollment of eligible children, including children suspected or diagnosed as having a handicapping condition. Develops and implements selection process.
34. Assist with the plans and implementation of a system to identify the social service needs of participating families.
35. Establishes and maintains records to facilitate follow-up services to families.
36. Establishes and maintains confidential family data records, which include completed forms, referrals, follow-up, agency contacts and family contact reports.
37. Provides information and counseling on available community services and their use.
38. Monitors attendance of children enrolled in an Early Head Start program and submit weekly scorecard information only.
39. Prepares and maintain a community resource guide for staff and family to access.
40. Assists parents and volunteers in obtaining social service, educational and community assistance as necessary.
41. Implements and monitors activities of services relative to the Family Community Partnership component.
42. Plans and conducts training sessions for parents, volunteers and staff on topics which support quality programming, and foster positive working relationships.
43. Plans and implements activities which teach parents and volunteers child development/child management, nutrition education, health education, dental education, mental health education, use of community resources and adult education.
44. Assist with the development of a planned program of experiences and activities, which support and enhance the parents' role as the principal influence in their child's education and development that encourages parent involvement in the classroom and other activities.
45. Assist with the Implementation and monitoring of Parent Committee meetings and Parent meetings to ensure compliant program operations. Provide technical assistance as needed.
46. Prepares reports on goals, accomplishments and activities and maintain a variety of program records.
47. Recruits parents to participate in advisory committee meetings and training functions.
48. Works in cooperation with other component specialist to ensure maximum program effectiveness and in compliance with all applicable guidelines.
49. Sets-up and supervises mental health consultants contracted to conduct mental health observations in all classrooms.
50. Establishes and maintains a positive two-way communication system with families, staff, Policy Committee and Parent committee and community.
51. Makes home visits as required to ensure program compliance, i.e. flyers, calendars, letters, etc.
52. Maintains records and confidentiality of client information.
53. Recruits, coordinate and implement a volunteer plan.
54. Monitors and review children's monthly attendance records and address deficiencies resulting in less than 85% attendance.
55. Assures all staff is up-to-date and current with child abuse & neglect procedures and policies.
56. Attends staff meetings and trainings.
57. Coordinates and implements parent education activities.
58. Tracks collaborations with outside agencies, businesses, departments and groups.
59. Cooperates in any investigations related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circumstances.
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| Requirements |
.1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a four year college or university with specialization in social work, psychology, sociology counseling or related field with relevant experience required.
2. At least two years’ experience in a Human Services setting working with low income children and families required.
3. Computer knowledge and abilitie
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