Workforce Services

Job Description

Title: Social Worker

Essential Function:

Ø  Under the general supervision of the site director, social service worker provides social services in all its many aspects to the children and their families enrolled in the Head Start (Reverse Collaboration) Centers to which the children are assigned. Also, responsible for coordinating supportive services, health, mental health, disabilities as outlined by the Head Star performance standards and parent involvement

Responsibilities:

Ø  Participating in the planning, development and implementation of center component plans developed with the Head Start performance standards

Ø  Assures completing and maintenance of family assessment data( HSFIS)

·         Completes family history during intake interview for all families

·         Maintains narrative and statistical records on individual contacts with children and families including enrollment records

·         Makes appropriate referrals to professional services providers

Ø  Conducts home visits or interviews with parents at the center

·         Assists in the identification of children with special problems and needs

·         Assists parents in referrals to clinics and other services if indicated and accompany parents and children to clinics when necessary

·         Recommends intervention plans and goals for families served

Ø  Responsible for the safety and well being of program participants and others

·         Take necessary actions in the events of emergencies in accordance to policies and procedures

Ø  Coordinates parents’ activities and programs

·         Plans and attends all parent meetings and workshops

·         Assists parent group officers in coordinating and implementing programs for parent meetings and special projects

·         Tracks and submits data/reports particular to parent involvement participation and  hours

Ø  Performs administrative and related tasks assigned by director

·         Attends internal and external professional development and training sessions

Ø  Conducts continuous evaluation of effectiveness of services to children and their families including enrollment records

Ø  Consults with teaching staff in helping them to understand the total child and his or her relationship to his or her total environment

Position Qualification:

Ø      Master’s degree in social work or related social sciences, plus 2 years of social services experiences or related experiences with children and family; or BSW with extensive Head Start experiences