[swkcommunity] job

[Misty Lair]

Job Information


Job Title:

 

Family Services Specialist - Preschool Services


# of Positions:



1


Months:



11


Days:



212


Salary Range:



$26,108 - $30,716


Deadline to Apply:



12/15/2006


 






School District Information


District:



Region 10 ESC <http://www.ednet10.net> 


Address:



400 East Spring Valley Road
Richardson, TX 75083-1300


Contact Person:



Jeanice Rose


Phone:



(972) 348-1036


Fax:



(972) 348-1037


Email:



Jeanice.Rose at region10.org <mailto:Jeanice.Rose at region10.org> 


Job Status:



Active


Effective:



06/09/2006


Expiration:



12/15/2006


 



 









Elementary Credentials









Endorsements:



Early Childhood 
















 



 






























 



 


Administrative Credentials


Skills:



Social Worker 

Comments: 
Primary Purpose: Assist families of Head Start children to identify and
access available resources to meet immediate needs and develop plans for
accomplishing long-range goals. Qualifications: Education/Certifications:
Baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, or related area. Special
Knowledge/Skills: Skill in working with community professionals and
consumers. Skill in establishing rapport and working effectively with
families in need of social services. Skill in helping families use the
services available to them throughout the community. Knowledge of overall
structure of social services. Knowledge of the relationship between local
school districts and community agencies/providers. Knowledge of child
development. Ability to provide case management for families. Ability to
present a positive image of Region 10 and Head Start in all relationships
with children and their families, peers, local district staff, private
providers and staff of other agencies. Experience: At least three years
experience working with a public school. At least one year experience
working with low income families. Experience providing training to adults.
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Implementation of Head Start Performance
Standards: Provide services to assigned families which includes: making home
visits when appropriate. assisting families with crisis intervention.
assisting families in assuming primary responsibility for their social
services needs. working one-on-one with families focusing individualized
attention on families' interests, need and goals. conducting parent support
training. maintaining appropriate documentation and follow-up. Maintain
continuity of services to families with critical needs during school breaks
and the summer. Identify and access state and local resources to provide
necessary social services responsive to families' needs. Coordinate and
collaborate with Head Start staff to effectively respond to families' needs.
Assist Head Start children and families by providing information about the
local social service system. Assist in recruitment and identification of
eligible Head Start children. Promote active parent involvement in the total
Head Start program. Edit and ensure accuracy of information in all counties'
Head Start resource directories. Serve as an advocate for Head Start
children and their families. Maintain confidentiality of all information and
records pertaining to children and their families. Implement the Head Start
Literacy Module. Assist with transition. Conduct Parent Education Training.
Facilitate Transition and Team meetings. Training: Participate in Head Start
annual staff training and other staff development training. Coordination:
Maintain weekly contact with Family Services Coordinator to facilitate
coordination of services to families. Maintain weekly contact with assigned
local campus teams to ensure high quality services to children and families.
Other Work toward personal and professional growth through attendance at
Head Start staff development sessions, in-service training sessions. Support
Head Start program policies and procedures. Report training needs to
supervisory staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory
Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, printer,
calculator, copier, fax machine. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent day travel to assigned campuses.
Large volume of telephone calls. Multi-tasks open simultaneously. Public
relations and people skills are required at all times. Maintain emotional
control under stress. Maintain an attitude of teamwork with a variety of
individuals. Share office space in multiple locations.

 

Misty Lair

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department of Social Work

PO Box 3011

Commerce TX 75429

903-886-5893

 

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