A vacancy exists for a long-term substitute Family Engagement Worker to support our Head Start Program.  This position is located in the Office of Student Services and works with families and children ages 3-5. The Family Engagement Worker – Head Start assists in assessing the needs of program participants, makes appropriate referrals and provides follow-up as needed; assists with the implementation of parent involvement activities; assists with the implementation of the health/nutrition service area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required
• Must possess current PA Driver's License and ability to provide own transportation
• Ability to work
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
• Prior experience and/or training in social services preferred
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate and neat records.
• Current child abuse, criminal history and FBI fingerprinting clearance within the year

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Complete application and intake process with families; enter and maintain accurate child/family information in program database.

2. Case management and file maintenance for assigned students/centers, including medical/dental and family information records.

3. Report all suspected child abuse to Assistant Program Administrator/Family Services and/or Program Administrator/Head Start.

4. Maintain ongoing contact with families.

   • Contact families in a timely manner to complete Family Partnership Agreements.

   • Conduct home visits with assigned families, as needed.

   • Follow-up with families of children with attendance issues per program protocols.

   • Maintain up-to-date information on all assigned families.

   • Make appropriate referrals to community resources, and refer to Family Engagement Team Supervisor when necessary.

   • Keep a running log of all family contacts and follow-ups using the appropriate computer system.

5. Assist with Parent Involvement activities and encourage parent participation.

   • Assist with training sessions, workshops and meetings for parents.

   • Assist with Parent Orientation

   • Assist with Center Council organization and Center Officer Training.

   • Assist with Policy Council organization using the Federal Regulations concerning parent involvement as guidance.

   • Notify parents of all Center Committee meetings in conjunction with the classroom teacher(s).

   • Attend parent meetings and workshops, as required.

   • Document parent workshop attendance.

6. Assist with end-of-year paperwork.

7. Attend the Health Services Advisory Committee as a resource person.

8. Communicate with Service Area Specialists concerning the needs of children and families (ex. disabilities, health, nutrition)

9. Maintain confidentiality.

Salary/Schedule: $14-$16.80/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 206 days/year