Family Development Worker (2414)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource; and assist families in crisis.
Expected Positive Outcomes
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Performs other duties as assigned |
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Complies with all policies and standards |
JOB FUNCTIONS
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Benchmark Job |
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Remote Work Eligible |
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Essential Functions
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Essential Function |
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Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans. |
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Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system. |
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Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines. |
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Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports |
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Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/plans. |
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Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance. |
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Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources. |
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Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork. |
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Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services. |
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Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education |
Additional Responsibilities
Required for All Jobs