Family Service Worker

Are you looking to engage with early childhood students, parents and colleagues in a public school setting? Are you a tech savvy, organized, people person who is great at networking services for families? Would you like to work in cooperation with a team to provide support services to families and develop parent activities? Then being the Family Service Worker at Southfield Public Early Childhood Center might be the exact fit for you! Recruit eligible children/families to ensure continuous full enrollment. Provide family assistance through support, guidance and referrals by regular parent contact through home visits, center visits, phone calls and letters. Work in cooperation with team to provide support services to teams families and develop parent activities Develop an understanding and awareness of community agencies/ organizations that provide services to children and families; and participate in community service organizational meetings Organize meetings, workshops and trainings for parents. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services or Family Life Management Working Knowledge of Head Start practices, guideline and procedures. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated experience working with community agencies, parents and national/state organizations. Valid Driver's License Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred Michigan No Fault Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements. Salary: $40-45K a year Perks/Benefits: Paid Time Off- PTO Paid Holidays which include: Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Winter break, Spring break (Follows Southfield Public Bussey School calendar) Benefits- $4800 towards health, dental, vision Salary position which spreads pay over 12 months #J-18808-Ljbffr