Family Services Worker (12 Month) For The 2023-2024 School Year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate with non-English speaking families (especially Spanish) is preferred
• Ability to implement and/or design goals with the families to meet the needs of the child and family
• Ability to coordinate and monitor services for preschool families
• Ability to work extensively with agencies in the community to secure services for families
• Ability to work with families of children enrolled in the preschool programs
• Working knowledge of community resources and needs
• Experience or knowledge in working with multi-cultural families
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to effectively present information orally and in writing

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in education, family services, human service, social work or counseling)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
• Head Start Family Engagement Certification completion and dated certificate must be obtained with the first school year of employment. Registration through NC Community Action Association to occur after employment begins.
• Two Year Associate’s Degree in related field preferred

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

SALARY: Classified Salary Schedule, pay grade 63

FLSA Status: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform other duties as assigned.
• To participate in interdisciplinary team in problem solving behavioral and emotional needs of the child as needed.
• To collaborate with the preschool teaching staff to ensure support for the child and family.
• To assist ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance) manager with the preschool application process.
• To participate in appropriate preschool activities that support families and children, including those planned after normal working hours.
• To be responsible for appropriate case management, database documentation, necessary reporting and meeting timelines.
• To ensure that families are meeting the educational, medical, and developmental needs of their children enrolled in the preschool program.
• To utilize community resources and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
• To build relationships with parents and families through collaborative communication, family engagement, goal planning and accessing community resources.
• To participate in training deemed appropriate for the position.
• To assist families in attaining skills necessary to reach self-sufficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.
• Ability to operate technology for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to lift up to 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE