Family Service Worker - Green Sea Head Start

Job Description

Job Description

Waccamaw EOC is looking to hire a Family Service Worker.

• Maintains and completes current maintenance records for all Head Start vehicles.
• Supervises regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs of all Head Start vehicles.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspection of all Head Start vehicles is completed by drivers.
• Develop estimates for budget preparation in the areas of vehicle expense and maintenance.
• Coordinate and implement plans for staff to acquire a CDL driver’s license.
• Collects and compiles data needed for the preparation of reports relating to the transportation program.
• Ensures that all vehicles are safe kept clean and in sound operating condition.
• Monitors vendor bills for repairs on vehicles.
• Ensures that vehicles meet applicable state and local licensing; fire, health, and safety regulations, and laws regarding environmental hazards.
• Maintains files/record-keeping system and provides data and reports as required.
• Coordinate the transportation on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain a file of DOT physicals and CDL renewals and know when they expire.
• Train all drivers.
• Monitor and evaluate the transportation system.
• Schedule vehicle repairs as necessary.
• Manage bus maintenance with vendors based on service contracts.
• Assist the responsible party to ensure the renewal of liability insurance is completed on all vehicles on an annual basis and new insurance cards are placed in all vehicles.
• When necessary, coordinate transportation services with Center Supervisors to enable children to be transported to medical and dental appointments.
• May assist the Head Start Director in the interviewing process for transportation employees.
• Attend all pertinent workshops, seminars, pre-service, and in-service training as required and follow an individualized professional development plan.
• Assists in bus maintenance service bidding and preparation of contracts for the inclusion of required services.
• Sets annual goals with staff and conducts staff evaluations annually.
• Assists in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned within state and federal guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have within 18 months of hire, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
• Bachelor of Social Science Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in an associated field, plus two years’ experience in social work.
• Minimum of one year experience in community partnership and collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Able to attend overnight meetings and workshops.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain and retrieve files.
• Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a Central Registry Check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be able to pass a Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children.
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

B. DESIRABLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Social Sciences and five years’ experience in social work.
• At least two (2) years of experience in community programs.
• At least two (2) years of experience in government regulations and guidelines for the operation of the Head Start Program.
• Certified Social Service license (with one year experience).