ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.caofseia.org.

Provide a comprehensive family development program which supports familiesas they identify and meet their own goals, nurture the development of their children in the context of their families and cultures, and advocate for communities that are supportive of children and families of all cultures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of an Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and have experience working with families and communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain confidentiality.

2. Develop a respectful, supportive, trusting relationship with familiesand staff which allows sharing with and learning from one another.

3. Recruit program participants. Maintain a waiting list of eligible children. Work with Family & Community Partnership Coordinator in enrolling children.

4. Establish and maintain adequate records including family files.

5. Submit clear and concise reports and letters in a timely and logical manner.

6. Complete computer data entry of family services and assist with data entry ofhealth related information on a regular basis so that family and child information is readily available to staff for reports, on-going monitoring and to ensure that program requirements are being met.

7. Develop family partnership agreements with each family and update at least two (2) times within the school year.

8. Complete a minimum of two (2) home visits per year for each assigned family. Complete additional home visits with families to follow up on attendance concerns or to provide needed family services and supports.

9. Offer parents and families support for growth so that they can identify their strengths, needs and interests, and find solutions.

10. Assure that mandatory screenings are completed within forty-five (45) calendar days of enrollment, by working with Health Services Coordinator, health department, Area Education Agencies (AEA), Local Education Agencies (LEA), dentists, physicians or familiesas necessary.

11. Assure that mandatory mental health screenings of the classrooms are scheduled and completed three (3) times per school year.

12. Contact classrooms daily to discuss family concerns, determine attendance, and share information with teachers and nurses. Visit classrooms on a regular basis.

13. Conduct weekly meetings with each classroom teacher to share family and child progress as well as to properly implement transition activities.

14. Update and distribute resource directories annually.

15. Make referrals and follow-up as need indicates. Locate assistance for families in emergency and crisis situations.

16. Work with individuals, groups, agencies, and organizations to advocate for Head Start/Early Head Start families to develop local resources to meet theneeds of the children and families served and to promote the program and its goals.

17. Obtain written diagnoses for disabling conditions that responds to qualifying criteria of Head Start/Early Head Start regulations. Obtain mandatory consent and release forms as required.

18. Assist with various Head Start/Early Head Start program activities including field trips.

19. Assist families in accessing and obtaining necessary follow up treatment and help to secure funds needed to pay for services. Assist families in arranging transportation when necessary.

20. Participate in trainings, staff meetings, support meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and other meetings as required.

21. Participate in pre-service, in-services, and other training opportunities as mandated.

22. Work with parent groups and Policy Council committee members. Assist parents in developing meeting agendas and planning training. Attend the monthly meetings and arrange for transportation for parents as need indicates.

23. Develop mini groups around a single issue or interest as they arise.

24. Knowledgeable of and responsible for the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and aware of the Agency’s other programs, mission and goals.

25. Meet monthlywith center staff to assess center progress. Work with center staff in its activities.

26. Recruit program volunteers.

27. Assist in keeping work areas clean and orderly.

28. Model professional behavior and dress codes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $17.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, IA 52601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person