Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership is excited to hire for another FAMILY SERVICE WORKER due to additional staffing needs for our Head Start Early Childhood Education Program in Partnership with the Little Panthers Preschool. This position is for the 2023-2024 school year. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with seasonal layoff, hourly wage, plus benefits. Responsible for continuous recruitment of children, support and engage families, and facilitate parent curriculum and other engagement activities. For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. To apply, submit a completed Agency application. No resumes accepted. Send applications to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Position open until filled.
EOE
80% Federally Funded
Non-Profit Agency
JOB SUMMARY: The Family Service Worker is responsible for recruitment of children and families into the Head Start Program, documenting all action taken pertaining to outreach and continuous recruiting, ensuring the classroom is fully enrolled at all times. Accurately enter data into ChildPlus record keeping system. Assist families in enrolling in a system of on-going health care, required screenings, exams, necessary referrals, and follow-ups and be a referral source for parents. Maintain a Parent Corner and provide parent resources, as needed. Complete Home Visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences with each family. Complete Family Partnership Agreement for each family and assist with goal setting. Be available to all over-income families on an as-needed basis. Facilitate parent engagement activities and parent committees according to program requirements. Maintain and organize accurate family records. Assist Teachers in recruiting and training volunteers as needed. Assist in classroom when needed. Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
WAGE & BENEFITS: The wage is $17.00 per hour plus benefits. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. Benefits are paid at 100% for our full-time employees! Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, EAP, 401K Retirement.