Head Start Family Worker

Overview

The Family Coach is responsible for delivering high quality services in family engagement, health, and wellness through a program coaching model mandated by the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Ensure that service delivery is conducted in the home environment with families enrolled in the center-based program model.

School Readiness/Inclusion

• Engage enrolled families in discussions about educational program options for their child, plan for transition to kindergarten and/or other program enrollment and provide support to the family during the transition process.
• May be asked to participate in IEP and IFSP meetings as needed
• May be asked to participate and plan FSP meetings.

Family Engagement and Community Partnerships

• Initiate collaborative partnerships with families to establish mutual trust and respect.
• Implement, document and report on the recruitment, selection and enrollment of eligible children and their families.
• Directly coach and support the parent in developing skills to have positive, meaningful interactions with their child.
• Meet with families twice a year for in-person goal setting and assessments with families.
• Directly provide education, coaching and support to parents/guardians in the areas of child development, family development, health, safety, nutrition, and mental health/wellness.
• Provide resources and referrals as needed for individual families, connecting families in ways that will support their family goals.
• Maintain professional relationships and/or contact with local service providers, organizations and/or agencies who provide resources to families.
• Provide appropriate supports and resources for emotional well-being, nurturing, responsive caregiving, and family engagement to support positive child outcomes.
• Coordinate with Home Based Family Coaches and Family Committee to plan Group Connections/Family Events for children and families based on Head Start Policy.
• Build partnerships with community partners and families.
• Recruit throughout the community and host recruitment events.
• Plan Open House with Team Supervisor
• Discuss subsidy with families as applicable.

• Collaborate with the family to ensure and/or facilitate obtaining an ongoing source of continuous, accessible health care provided by a health care professional and, as appropriate, health insurance coverage.
• Facilitate access to comprehensive services that include, but are not limited to school readiness, health, nutrition, food assistance, oral health care, mental health/wellness services, counseling, substance abuse prevention/treatment, and/or emergency shelter/housing.

• Monitor and document attendance concerns and follow up with families.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate data entry and/or documentation as required.
• Ensure the strategies, skills, support, and procedures are delivered in accordance with HSPPS, program policies, philosophies, and goals.

• Participate in professional development as required.
• May be asked to be advisor for FDC.
• May be asked to support other staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and/or all program information.
• Must report to a workstation on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Minimum of Associate degree in social sciences, human services, or related field with a minimum of 9 social service credits; or 2 years work experience in social services may be substituted for associate degree.
• At least 2 years documented work experience in family development, social work, human services, and/or psychology.
• Experience working with low-income families, child or family preferred.
• FDC Credential (provided by the program) must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

• Ability to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of various cultures and low-income backgrounds.
• Ability to work primarily in the homes with families residing in high-risk communities.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with families, agency staff, and community members.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time as well as stooping, squatting, running, and lifting an estimated 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid/active driver’s license and will be required to travel in or out of community with own transportation.
• Advanced computer skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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