Family Development Worker (Bilingual) (1244)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

About The Position

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 • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.
Combination of lesser education combined with years of experience may be considered.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families.
Demonstrated teaching or training skills.
Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds.
Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of local community resources.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: • Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
Track delivery of Head Start/Early Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines.
Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports
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.
Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork.
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.
Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education