This position coordinates, plans and delivers comprehensive family support services through the development of the Family Partnership Agreement serving as a member of the classroom-based team to provide the services/support needed by enrolled children and families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the children's family file and the Head Start Electronic Tracking database
Promote comprehensive wellness of Early Head Start children/families through services including: screenings, referrals, nutrition workshops and training opportunities
Coordinate home visit and parent teacher conference with enrolled families with classroom teaching staff
Coordinate with teachers/case managers to ensure up-to date immunizations and well-child exams are completed for enrolled children
Develop Family Partnership Agreements at the beginning of the enrollment year with each family enrolled and document outcomes of each goal set
Serve as a resource for teachers and parents in regards to community resources and services available
Actively recruit families to ensure enrollment numbers are meet in all aspects of the program
Enlist and train parents as volunteer for center events and track volunteer hours at the center level
Coordinate the monthly Parent Meeting
Serve as a Certified Partners for Healthy Baby Home Visiting Curriculum (PHBHV) instructor and ensure compliance with grant requirements
Complete personal visits with the expectant families enrolled in the program
Develop partnerships and serve as an advocate with tribal community agencies that provide services to expectant families, infants, toddlers and children.
Serve as case manager for enrolled Expecting Families
Communicate with families in a friendly and effective manner
Reporting any suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in accordance with State, Tribal and Federal laws.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all information regarding families, co-workers and self in accordance with the Early Childhood departmental confidentiality policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Minimum educational requirement of an LPN license or Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Services.
Experience working with families on goal setting, general case management and health related services preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and their needs
Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database, word processing, email and internet
Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Food Handler's Card
Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation
Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend the children's needs.
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Certifications:
Valid Driver's License and Insurance
CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 6 months of employment.
Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of applicable tribal drug test.
Successful completion of applicable tribal background check.
Must pass background investigation for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.