Family Development Worker (Bilingual)

Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource; and assist families in crisis.

1. Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
2. Track delivery of EHS/Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
3. Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines. 
4. Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports
5. Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family goals/plans.
6. Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
7. Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
8. Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork.
9. Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
10. Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child’s education