What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY COMMUNITY WORKER position at MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC?
- To promote family wellness and parent involvement programs and to support the implementation of the family partnership process. Operate as a liaison between classroom and home settings in the area of education, child development and mental health. Verify age and income of families according to MAP’s Procedures and guidelines.
- Replace vacancies according to procedures to ensure that center maintain full enrollment.
- Assist with the preparation and mailing parent survey.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of recruitment materials.
- Track attendance of children in assigned caseload in accordance with attendance policies and procedures; record in computerized system
Family Partnership Building
- Welcome families into the program and share information about transitioning into Head Start.
- Manage a minimum caseload of 40-80 families.
- Provide services to children and families in the following areas:
- Eligibility, Recruitment, Enrollment, Selection, and Attendance (ERSEA)
- Health and Disabilities Services
- Family Partnerships and Involvement
- Community Partnerships and Networking
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Communications
- Assess each family at intake to determine family needs as well as individual family member goals.
- Utilize the individualized goal setting process to link families with community resources to meet family needs (health, disabilities, nutrition, social services, mental health, etc.
- Assist families in the development of Family Partnership Goals and other necessary follow up.
- Assess family goals and provide recommendation and referral for relevant community resources.
- Maintain monthly contacts i.e. - phone calls, group activity, home visits, and classroom visits to promote partnership building and provide for regular communication.
- Monitor progress on Family Partnership goals.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related field that includes coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counseling, and or psychology preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience in family social services setting preferred, including knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services.
- The skill and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
- Knowledge of early childhood education and intervention preferred.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as word processing, e-mail and internet.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours.
Salary : $19 - $26