EHS Expansion Astoria - Family Worker

Summary

The Family Worker is responsible for implementing and participating in a coordinated approach to ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance), Health Services, Family and Community Engagement, and Mental Health services for the promotion of overall family wellness.

Essential Functions:

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the HeadStart Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines. Participate and coordinate the

• development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting

• Advocate and collaborate with community agencies to support child, family and agency outcomes

• Maintain family service records that are complete, accurate and where confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency, local, state and federal guidelines.

• Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual program information report (PIR)

• Perform other duties, as may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·   None

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Within 18 months of hire, at a
• minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services counseling or a related field.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Family Development Credential (FDC)
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• BA in Human Services or related field

Job Behavioral Expectations:

In this section list the behavior characteristics the person should have and demonstrate in order to be successful at their job and keep their job. See bullet list for examples.

• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors.

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.