Family Service Worker
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is
to enroll and deliver Social Service to Head Start families and
children. Engages and increases parental involvement within the
Head Start classroom in order to prepare students for kindergarten.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this
position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does
not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar,
related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other
duties may be required and assigned. Enrolls eligible children into
the Head Start program using HS eligibility criteria: schedules
appointments to meet with eligible children and parents/care givers
to provide information about the Head Start program and assist in
the enrollment process; completes intake paperwork and related
documents to assists the families in enrollment; follows-up up on
referral s to ensure service delivery meets standards; maintains an
assigned caseload of families in the program. Implements Head Start
program recruitment efforts: meets with parents and families of
eligible students in the community and passes out flyers and
pamphlets at various recruitment events; maintains a waiting list
of children with completed requirements for enrollment and contacts
them when an opening occurs. Participates in multi-disciplinary
team meetings to assess family needs and interventions and
collaborates with center staff to assure follow through on family
service plans. Visits parents in the home to ensure regular contact
with family; assists families with issues such as: regular
attendance, medical and dental services, special needs services and
provides needed program information. Attends and participates in
parent, community and staff meetings, training sessions, workshops
and conferences to learn best practices and information conducive
for performing in the position. Utilizes Child Record Data Base
(COPA system) in input information and maintain enrolment,
attendance, screenings/tracking records, rosters, transfer and
withdrawal information, pending applications, in-kind documentation
and other information required by the program. Additional
Functions: Performs other related duties as required.
Keywords: , Erie , Family Service Worker, Administration, Clerical , Cleveland, Pennsylvania
