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Summary Purpose for the Position:

Provide for planning, coordination and implementation of comprehensive social services for families and children.  Coordinate parent education and involvement programming for families.  Develop relationships with community agencies to ensure needed program resources, as well as promote family and child development. Provide resource information to families.   Collaborate to develop program resources internally and externally.  Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

• Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work OR related field and one year experience working with children and families OR Family Development Credential (15 credits) OR equivalent, one (1) year experience working with children and families and active enrollment in an Associates degree program in Human Service field, Social Work or enrolled in Family Development Credential Program. 
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to receive and transfer written, oral, and electronic information effectively.
• Must be able to interact with inter-agency and external personnel, center management staff, families and community service providers.
• Bilingual (English/language of majority of families in program).

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete and maintain accurate documentation related to the enrollment process, including eligibility, recruiting, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA).
• Complete Family Assessment for all assigned families.  Develop Individual Family Partnership Agreements based on Family Assessment.
• Refer families internally and/or externally to agencies that can meet their needs.  Follow up on all referrals in a timely manner.
• Provide training to parents on functional roles with Parent and Policy Committees.  Oversee governance activities.
• Serve as an advocate for families and children.
• Complete a minimum of two home visits per program year for all assigned families.
• Provide leadership in the development of the health, nutrition, mental health and disabilities services programming.
• Ensure required screenings are completed within mandated timeframes.
• Make referrals and provide follow-up within mandated timeframes.
• Provide guidance on activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs, IFSPs, and / or technical assistance providers.
• Coordinate and participate in staffing for suspected / identified children with special needs.
• Observe and provide feedback to classroom staff to ensure best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation including all family contacts and activities.
• Participate in Case Management meetings sharing knowledge of family.  Complete and document assigned follow-up from Case Management meetings on appropriate form.
• Provide required monthly reports to Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in PreService and InService training.
• Implement School Readiness Plan.
• Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.

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Working Conditions/Environment:

Office setting. Must work flexible hours (some evening/week-end).  Occasional travel (some overnight).  ). Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants. Moderate exposure to disease agents.  Includes outdoor work.  Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.