EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Promote & support parent involvement & education in the Head Start Program.
• Facilitate the development and completion of the Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled
families and support their efforts to reach their goals.
• Recruit children and families for the program and take applications on an ongoing basis.
• Provide assessment and development of Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled individuals
and families.
• Support families in accessing other community resources.
• Support families’ efforts to reach their goals.
• Complete record-keeping, case notes, data collection and other participant documentation as
needed.
• Offer opportunities for parent engagement, including policy groups and training activities based
on interest and need.
• Coordinate and integrate program services to enhance effectiveness.
• Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Within eighteen months of hire must have, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social
work, human service, family services, counseling, or a related field.
• One (1) year related work experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Bilingual preferred both written and verbal.
• Computer/keyboarding skills required.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills including ability to speak in front of a group.
• Understanding and respect for cultural diversity and participant’s right to make their own
decisions.
• Knowledge and understanding of integration of services.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Knowledge about community resources available to families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel in a nine (9) county area regularly and out of the nine (9) county area for
meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Reliable, regular attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other service providers on behalf of participants.
• Demonstrated problem solving or conflict resolution skills.
• Must have satisfactory completion of background check.
• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head
Start regulations.
Please refer to job #0923E when applying.