Chester County Intermediate Unit
Head Start - Family Service Worker - Multiple Locations'); '
Pay$27.00 - $34.50 / hour
LocationDowningtown/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 2773
- Position Type:
Head Start - Date Posted:
5/19/2023 - Location:
IU Countywide - Closing Date:
Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide - BA or BS degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field required
- Bilingual/Bicultural preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Must have access to a vehicle
- Current (within one year) police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
- Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and Federal Government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
- Develop and maintain a confidential profile of pertinent data for identifying families need, strengths, and goals
- Establish a supportive relationship with the families
- Make home visits following established timelines to families of Head Start children to identify social needs, collect data, and obtain parental signatures
- Establish a plan to empower Head Start parents to provide for their own needs
- Effectively and efficiently deal with emergency needs of Head Start children and families
- Serve as a liasison between the Head Start centers and the home of the families
- Encourage parental involvement to participate as members of the Policy Council, center parent committees, classroom volunteers, etc
- Act as an advocate and spokesperson for Head Start families
- Provide continued services to children and their families
- Maintain daily contact with assigned Child Development Specialist concerning student and family needs, including progress, behavior, special needs, absences, and provide necessary support and assistance ti the CDS family
- Maintain ongoing contact with the Family and Community Engagement Specialsit to discuss concerns regarding particular children, families or services
- Report suspected abuse or neglect, child injuries, patterns of medical neglect and related concenrs directly to the Health Specialist
- Substitute in the classroom as a Child Development Specialist or Child Development Assistant as required
- Review and update all data related to family needs and goals using identified database on a weekly basis
- If a specialist (CDS, Health, etc...) or parent has a concern regarding students needs, the FSW is expected to appropriately refer them to community agencies
- Develop and maintain partnerships in the community to provide appropriate supports to all Head Start families
- facilitate student transition to school age program
- Ensure confidentiality of information as required by federal, state, and local mandates
- Maintain proper documentation of contacts and follow-up with parents, students, and agenies
- Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
- If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, generous opt-out payments available
- Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
- Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
- Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
- Worker's Compensation
- New employees accrue up to 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually
At the present time, multiple full-time vacancies for Family Service Worker positions with the Head Start Program within the division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit supporting our locations in Kennett, West Chester, and Coatesville . These positions are available for the 2023-2024 School year starting 8/21/2023.
The Family Service Worker performs a variety of duties designed to aid the parents in their role as their child's first and primary educator. They serve as a link between the Head Start program (nutrition, health, education) and the family, and they also link the families to community resources. Experience and/or education permits some latitude in judgment and decision-making regarding families and children.
The CCIU is currently offering a sign on bonus of up to $1,500 for candidates who apply and are subsequintly hired for a position between March 16, 2023, and October 31, 2023. More information will be shared with eligible individuals at the time of hire.
Qualifications
Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 190 days per year
Start Date: 8/21/2023
Salary
$27.00 - $34.50 per hour. Salary determined by years of experience
PROJECT STAFF BENEFITS:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
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