About this opportunity
The County of Hidalgo lists this Early Head Start (EHS) Family Service Worker opportunity in mcallen, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
To provide "holistic and integrated" center-based support services to children and their families in the following service areas: disability, family, health, family literacy, transition to and from the program, mental health, and nutrition. To engage the child's family in the development, implementation and monitoring of a plan that ensures progress toward breaking the cycle of poverty. To support the classroom teacher in meeting educational outcomes that contribute to a child's successful transition to the public-school setting and the mastery of pre-requisites to the pre-kindergarten program.
Examples of Work Performed
Assists in the implementation of procedures related to the Performance Standards in the areas of nutrition, mental health, health and safety, transition, and parent literacy.
Assists with the implementation of procedures related to the Family Partnerships including:
establishing and maintaining partnership agreements with local agencies
family goal setting
parent involvement in child development
education
nutrition
mental health education
community advocacy
transition activities
conducting home visits
Assists in implementation of parent curriculum (Exploring Parent).
Monitors daily attendance of assigned case load and works with parents to maintain at least 85% attendance.
Assists with monthly parent committee meetings.
Provides follow-up with children with irregular attendance patterns.
Assists with preparing and completing of Program Information Reports (PIR).
Participates in staff development to acquire and to improve skills related to job assignment.
Assists in the development and implementation of the Disabilities Services Plan including the following:
monitoring plan implementation
identification of children
scheduling services related to child's disability
the development of the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)
the provision of special equipment, supplies, and instructional material
tracking and monitoring required information and records on children with disabilities and sharing this information with interested parties
the recruitment, assessment, placement and evaluation of children in the program
Assists parents in meeting their own literacy goals.
Assist parents in securing materials and services for literacy development. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.
Education and Experience
Must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must have one (1) year experience in Social Services, Education Services, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Nutrition Services, and Transition Services.
Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Must have automobile and current liability insurance for job related travel.
Applicant is required to provide copies of Diplomas and Certificates of achievements with application.
Worksite address
mcallen, TX, 78501, US
Who can apply
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