Family Case Worker

Buffalo, Community Action Organization, Family Case Worker

• Responsible for linking the Head Start/Early Head Start center, the family, and related community resources; does related work as required.
• Receives on-the-job training; subject to the direction of Early Head Start Manager.
• Recruits children and families.
• Screens new children's applications.
• Interviews to complete enrollment process.
• Assigns children to classrooms.
• Record Keeping Including
  • Children's files
  • Health data tracking system
  • Immunization surveys
  • IFPA
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Parent interest survey form
  • Referrals
  • Prepare data for computer input (including Genesis Earth)
  • Health summaries, PIR report, monthly reports, correspondence with families
• Other duties as assigned.
• Health Screenings
  • Growth assessments
  • Developmental screening
  • Blood pressure
  • Urinalysis
  • Vision
  • Hearing (if necessary)
  • Make at least two home visits per year
  • Contact parents who visit centers
  • Maintain roll books and daily absentee follow‑up to ensure funded enrollment is maintained
  • Follow up to ensure that all identified children receive medical and/or dental treatment
  • Develop resource network

Education and Experience: Associates Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology, Early Childhood Development, or a closely related field required (Bachelor’s preferred). Must have intermediate computer skills and be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office.

• Training and skill required in nursing/health‑related areas or education in child development preferred.
• Knowledge of child and family health care.
• Previous experience with community work and low‑income families.
• Computer experience required.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience desirable.

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