Family Services Coordinator

Description

The Family Service Coordinator is responsible for family service activities and is an integral part of a larger system of services provided by DHA Head Start programs. This position is responsible for the facilitation of services to families, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of their area.


MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline: Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Two years of experience in health management in a Head Start program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local community resources.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License and proof of insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for understanding the Head Start Performance Standards, Caring for Our Children (CFOC) and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Identify and recruit children ages 6 weeks-5years, including children with disabilities and underserved populations.
• Maintain center funded enrollment level in accordance with ERSEA requirements.
• Provide appropriate follow-up for children who are absent or when there is chronic absenteeism.
• Participate in quarterly PIR reviews.
• Recognize and identify each family's risk and protective factors.
• In conjunction with parents, complete Family Needs Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements.
• Provide referrals when needs are identified and maintain appropriate follow-up.
• Positively promote the Delta Health Alliance Head Start programs in the community.
• Attend all workshops, staff meetings parent meetings and activities as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
• Orient families to the program and program's expectation according to DHA orientation process and convey a clear understanding of the programs vision and mission.
• Contact parents monthly and conduct home visits as needed, or as required by the program.
• Facilitate parent and family's involvement in the program and implement a parenting curriculum.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of children files, data, and information.
• Collect and enter all required child and family information into the ChildPlus system and child files.
• Maintain case files according to DHA policy; review both ChildPlus data and child files to ensure compliance.
• Complete, review and submit weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintain and report accurate data on each child/family on your caseload. EPSDT, dental exams, hearing, vision, health requirements, medical/dental homes, FPA's, needs assessments and other data as deemed necessary.
• Assist in integrating the family into all areas of the program.
• Ensure all follow-up screenings and treatment are met in accordance with the required timelines.
• Maintain accurate health plans for each child on your caseload with a chronic illness, nutrition concern or other health issue.
• Facilitate the Individualized Health/Nutrition Care Plan process with parents, collect documents, ensure medication is up to date and stored properly at the center.
• Document and report incidents and accidents as needed or required.
• Support and assist with program-wide events and site events.
• Identify and contribute community resources and inform families about available community resources.
• Assist transitioning families. Complete transitioning documents and refer parents to other educational settings such as Head Start or setting of their choice.
• Other duties as required.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.