Family Worker II

Northcoast Children’s Services

FAMILY WORKER II

Under the direction of the Family Partnership Director, the Family Worker II is responsible

for managing the delivery of comprehensive and integrated services to children and their

families in independently operated Head Start-Early Head Start enhanced programs.

This is a non-exempt position.

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

I. Demonstrate Principles of Family Support

1. Develop a trusting relationship with families of enrolled children, making them the

senior partner by helping them to improve the quality of life for the entire family.

2. In partnership with families, NCS staff, and involved agencies, manage resources

for families by making and following up on referrals and coordinating logistics to

insure good communication between the families and all involved partners.

3. Plan and implement outreach programs to ensure full enrollment, strong

community support and successful transitions for children and families.

4. Take a lead role in helping parents with the following: to understand the

development of their children, grow their parenting skills, ensure their child’s

safety, and improve the family’s overall quality of life.

5. Conduct parenting education activities, teach parents to lead parent committee

meetings, and encourage parents to participate in support and community groups.

6. Demonstrate appropriate response to children and families that have experienced

physical & emotional abuse, neglect, violence, substance abuse, and mental

health concerns and strive to provide resources that address those issues.

7. Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention when required.

8. Regularly observe children and families in relation to developmentally and

culturally appropriate norms and standards. Communicate those observations and

their indication of strengths and possible concerns to families and appropriate

staff

For full job description and requirements as well as to apply please go to our career page at https://ncsheadstart.org/careers/