Family Services Worker - Level III ESP

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JOB SUMMARY

This position helps Head Start parents and families identify and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive mental health social services and parent involvement opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

1. Facilitates family involvement in the Head Start program through parent meetings center committees volunteer activities home visits; encourages parents to participate in decisions concerning the program.

1. Plans and facilitates training for Head Start families that includes parenting skills child growth and development and program rights and responsibilities.

1. Determines family social service needs and assists families who are working with agencies and community organizations to meet those needs.

1. Provides counseling referral emergency assistance and crisis intervention for Head Start families.

1. Organizes and conducts an ongoing recruitment effort to ensure full enrollment in the Head Start center interviews parents determines program eligibility verifies income and obtains parent permission for Head Start activities.

1. Maintains accurate records regarding enrollment information family needs assessments referrals and all other required documents.

1. Participates in quarterly interdisciplinary staffing for children and families in the program.

1. Develops knowledge and skills by participating in professional development that includes ESD in-service staff meetings and other training.

1. Attends one evening parent meeting per month.

1. Performs related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Program Administrator and the building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to attend one evening parent meeting per month; expected to visit families in their homes; may need to provide transportation for parents and children.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Must have two years experience in the Human Services field and two years case management experience plus one of the following: Associates Degree in Social Service or Bachelors in related field Masters in Social Work preferred.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required. Training is provided upon hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with and advocate on behalf of low-income and diverse families. Ability to collaborate effectively with children families community members and staff of diverse backgrounds. Ability to identify strengths plan and advocate to meet family goals. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other community agencies. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan organize schedule and keep accurate records.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Proof of physical examination including a TB skin test is required. A statement from a doctor or a chest x-ray must be provided for those who test positive. Must CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire. Ability to operate computers and learn specific software. May require a reliable means of transportation and a valid Washington state drivers license if position requires travel between schools. First-aid/CPR training preferred.

SALARYSalary is based upon the currentESP Salary Schedule Salary(Level I); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

WORK YEARDays of the week and hours may vary

BENEFITSWashington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement packagefor eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board(SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Complete anonline application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 professional references including their name working relationship to you phone number and email address.Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• Optional letters of recommendation transcripts ETS scores certificates etc.

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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