HBHS Family Development Specialist - Jackson/Haakon Co.

Youth & Family Services • Kadoka, SD

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About The Position

Youth & Family Services (YFS) Department: HBHS Position: Family Development Specialist Status: Full-Time Reports to: Home-Based Head Start Area Coordinator Location: Jackson/Haakon Co. Work Schedule: Work Days: Monday through Friday Hours/Week: 40 $2000 Sign on Incentive Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E. Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, child development or related field.
• Transport children as assigned and be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with performance standards and the Substance Abuse/Misuse Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions & Employees Driving Children.
• Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Respect and work with individuals from diverse and low-income backgrounds, serve as advocate and promote unique identity of each child/family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender/race/ethnicity/culture/religion/disability.
• Must be able and willing to meet travel needs of position, including out-of-area and out-of-state.
• Good team work and networking skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education; the fundamentals of child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles / family dynamics / adult education.
• Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible children/families residing in the service area to fill caseload and to establish waiting list.
• Provide weekly home visits, lasting at least 1-½ hours, with assigned families.
• Involve parents in planning and carrying out the home visit.
• Implement activities to enhance child development.
• Plan and conduct socializations that offer a variety of age-appropriate activities at least two times per month.
• Involve parents in planning and carrying out socializations.
• Maintain a functional up-to-date and accurate system of recording student and family progress to comply with required record keeping and reporting.
• Responsible for implementation of all applicable Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and organized environment for staff and families.
• Work with families to promote a smooth transition of children into and out of the Home-Based Head Start program.
• Assist in the completion of required developmental and health screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
• Assist in securing the required 20% non-federal match as required by the Department of Health & Human Services.
• Advocate for children and their families.
• Work in conjunction with Family Services, Health and Education/Disabilities staff to help families establish and achieve individualized family goals and child goals.
• Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS.
• Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Demonstrate a warm, accepting attitude toward Head Start families.
• Provide transportation for families when required and appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Promote and support the entire YFS organization and encourage client use of other programs as appropriate.
• Manage budget for education supplies, nutrition and parent activity funds as assigned by the Program Director.
• Link families with appropriate community resource agencies and services.
• Encourage parents to attend Parent Association meetings, attend parent education sessions and parent meetings.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Promote moderate to vigorous physical activity and promote healthy food choices.

Benefits

• YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits.
• YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level