Family Service Worker III

Family Services Worker – Range III

We are looking for a Family Services Worker – Range III to provide support at a Head Start site.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the FSW class is responsible to maintain full enrollment at the site level and to ensure enrollments follow applicable selection criteria and enrollment procedures put in place by the Head Start and State funded programs operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. In addition, the FSW class is responsible to provide services to families.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and ability would be:

• Previous experience in working with community groups on a paid or volunteer basis is highly desirable. Some selection preference may be given to current or past Head Start parents; AND
• At least two (2) years' experience in carrying a caseload of up to 80 Head Start/EHS families. Ability to coordinate projects, services and activities and follow them through to conclusion; data enter enrollment applications into child tracking software databases accurately and within timelines dictated by the manager or the designee; representing Head Start in the coordination of services with a variety of community partners; providing training and technical assistance to staff including developing mentor relationships, training plans with staff and developing follow up plans and a way to monitor those plans; monitoring files using a predetermined tool, indicate areas of noncompliance, develop plans of correction, and complete with accuracy, plans of correction.
• An Associate's Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field; OR
• Family Development Credential; OR
• The ability to earn one of the above within 18 months of hire.

"Per federal requirements effective January 31, 2022, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption."

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer