Position Title: 19 - Family Partner I
Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary: $18.20 - $18.50 Hourly
Position type: Full Time
SUMMARY:Responsible for linking the Head Start/Early Head Start center, the family, and related community resources. Does related work as required. Receives on-the-job training.
Subject to the direction of the Center Director. The person in this position is responsible for implementation of programs and policies related to child development, health, family and community partnerships
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
-Recruits children and families-Interviews to complete enrollment process-Assigns children to classrooms.-Prepares rosters.Record keeping
- Children’s files
- Health data tracking system
- Immunization surveys
- IFPA
- Nutrition Assessment
- Parent interest survey form
- Referrals
- Prepare data for computer input; responsible for data entry including PROMIS.
- Health summaries, PIR report, Monthly reports, Correspondence with families.
Health screenings
- growth assessments
- developmental screening
- blood pressure
- vision and hearing (if necessary)
Makes home visits (at least two per year)Maintains contact with and serves as a resource to parentsMaintains roll books and daily absentee follow up to ensure that funded enrollment is maintainedFollows up to ensure that all identified children receive medical and/or dental treatment.Maintains and develops resource networkRefers and follows up with any community agenciesAssists with center emergencies (i.e., center closing, sick children, evacuation)Assists with classroom and other center coverage as neededEnsure that Center Parent Committees are established and are operating throughout the school yearCoordinates with staff to ensure parent participation in activities (i.e. classroom, field trips, kitchen, office, workshops, and meetings)Works with staff to assist parents in developing community projectsAssist and support parents as they move toward self sufficiencyProvides officer training and follow up for parents, community and other staffWork with parents to maintain parent area/officeSubmits Parent Engagement/In Kind monthly reportsProvides health/mental health education to children, parents and staff. Attends field trips and provides first aid, if necessaryAssist staff with children who require medical attention (i.e. hospital or emergency treatment) when necessaryAssist with annual program self-assessmentParticipates in center/staff Child/Family Study Team processAssists in obtaining information for children with suspected disabilitiesRemains with children left after school when neededModels positive work ethic for parents and staff Salary Info. $18.20; $18.50 with FDC or Related Degree, USD Hourly Onwards
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED with three (3) years’ experience;
ORBachelor’s Degree in Family Service / Social Work field is preferred with two (2) years’ experience.
Criminal background check, drug screen and a valid driver’s license is requiredKnowledge of child and family health carePrevious work experience with low income familiesComputer experience requiredHead Start/Early Head Start experience desirableErie County resident preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to talk/ hear and write/type. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level in the work place is moderate.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of the CAO of Erie County, Inc., application form official academic transcripts/diplomas and release(s) for reference checks.
All persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician (paid for by CAO), must receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions for crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony).
Fingerprinting required.
Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation details: 18.2-18.5 Hourly Wage
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