Family Service Worker

North East Kingdom Community Action
US - Vermont - Albany
November 30, 2024

Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) services the three counties in the heart of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. This region is known for spectacular mountains and views, and some of the most beautiful lakes in North America. Outdoor recreation thrives here in the Kingdom, including cycling, skiing/riding, hiking, golf, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling.

NEKCA's staff consist of a hardworking team dedicated to the clients we serve while supporting one another in the work that we do.

Join the NEKCA team to experience the many benefits that we offer including:

Health care coverage
Dental care coverage
Vision coverage
Life/Short Term Disability/AD&D
Retirement Plan
Vacation
Sick time off
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program

All NEKCA staff contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Family Service Worker is responsible for providing hands on support to integrate parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children's learning and development. Provide information, referral and coordinating efforts to link staff and families with appropriate community resources. Assist in public relations, parent involvement, and cultural competency to promote the Head Start program. A two-generation approach will be used to address prevalent needs of families across all Head Start and Early Head Start programs.?

Takes an active role in promoting coordinated systems of comprehensive early childhood services to low- income children and families in their community through communication, cooperation, and the sharing of information among agencies and their community partners, while protecting the privacy of child records
Provide family and community engagement services aligned with the Head Start Performance Standards and Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations
Participate in the family intake and assessment procedures to identify family strengths and needs related to the family engagement outcomes as described in the Head Start Parent Family and Community Engagement Framework
Takes a lead role on the oversight and organization of recruitment efforts
Participate in the development in family partnership agreements and the activities that to support family well-being based on the parent interest and need
Assists programs to offer individualized family partnership services
Assists programs to offer intentional strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and development and support parent-child relationships, including specific strategies for father engagement
Assists programs to engaging in two-way communication between staff and parents to create welcoming program environments that incorporate the unique cultural backgrounds of families in the program and community
Assists programs to collaborating with families in the family partnership process that identifies needs, interest, strengths, goals, and services and resources that support family well-being, including family safety, health, and economic stability
Assists teachers, home visitors, and support staff to share information with each other, as appropriate
Assists and ensures that families have an opportunity to share personal information in an environment they feel safe and services are offered in their preferred language
Provide parents with opportunities to participate in the program as employees or volunteers
Provide parents with materials and resources to support the transition to early care and education programs upon entrance and exit from the EHS and HS programs
Actively participate in regional service coordination meetings which include assessing eligibility, developing case plans and managing case loads

Requirements

Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired
Staff will be required to authorize and pass CDD and NEKCA's criminal background check process
Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field
Knowledge of community resources including local service providers; state and federal agencies
Experience working with adults in a learning environment, group organization and group facilitation
Experience working with community organizations
Experience and knowledge in child development and early childhood education services
Work effectively as a team member
Sufficient transportation to meet job requirements
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification with two months of employment
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Maintain confidentiality
Committed to be actively engaged in continuing process of professional development

NEKCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider

All new and rehired employees and all current employees who have transferred or been promoted to a new position will be placed on a 6-month Trial Service Period.

Salary Description

$18.25 - $22.99 per hour

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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