Family Services Provider
Harris County Department of Education
Houston, TX 77022
$39,831 - $48,576 a year
Description
Primary Purpose:
To recruit and enroll students into the Head Start program, to provide parent-driven, family centered case management services and to promote parent, family, and community engagement in the Head Start program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field; or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an unrelated field with a credential/certificate in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field; or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an unrelated field with case management work experience and obtain a credential/certificate in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field within 18-months of hire date
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Ability to effectively coordinate services for preschool children and their families
- Effective case management and interpersonal skills with staff, families and community partners
- Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Access
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred
Experience:
- Two years of experience in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related area, including direct experience managing a caseload
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
- Assist the Campus Manager and Assistant Campus Manager with implementation of daily operations.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the integration and consistent delivery of Head Start services.
- Identify and recruit eligible students, including students with special needs, for participation in the Head Start program; plan and participate in ongoing recruitment events offsite that may take place outside of the typical working days and hours.
- Complete applications and enroll students on an ongoing basis.
- Develop positive, goal-oriented relationships that support parent, family, and community engagement; cultivate existing relationships with community partners and create new ones.
- Actively support family engagement in the program, including family education and literacy events, Parent Committee, and Policy Council.
- Assess families’ strengths and needs to develop individualized partnership plans that support skill building and goal achievement; connect families with appropriate community resources.
- Provide timely case management and follow-up services, including home visits with families as needed to address attendance and the well-being of a student and family.
- Maintain current and accurate documentation and complete regular data entry.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.