Family Consultant

3 weeks ago


Newton, United States Newton Unified School District 373 Full time
Position Type:
Support Staff/Family Consultant

Date Posted:
12/15/2023

Location:
Cooper Early Education Center

Date Available:
12/22/2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Degree in education, psychology, or social work with experience in education and social services
  • Must have experience working with young children; knowledge of culturally relevant services in the community for migrant and seasonal families; knowledge of treatment in the areas of child behavior management and family crisis intervention; ability to work with families and staff; ability to provide emergency counseling, treatment and referral
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Director at Cooper Early Education Center

JOB GOAL: To work collaboratively with parents, staff, Mental Health professionals and the larger community in the delivery of services to the children, parents and staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and length of employment to be established by the Board of Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Learns and complies with Head Start Program Performance Standards and USD 373 policies and procedures.
  • Provide children and families with support and information regarding community resources they need
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the mental health program by providing input and recommendations as a member of the HSAC.
  • Promote the emotional development of children, staff and parents.
  • Assist in the implementation of specific plans for children with special needs, including participation in child's IEP/IFSP, if indicated.
  • Be available to consult with staff and parents, at a minimum of twice a month for at least an hour.
  • Complete related forms.
  • Conduct at least two (2) evening events or activities a month to include PACT nights, recruitment activities, etc. Assists parents in developing individualized short-and long-term goals and in accomplishing them.
  • Participates in community boards, councils, advisory groups, etc., representing the agency.
  • Recruits parents for policy council, committees, creates a ballot and opportunity for parents to vote for council members.
  • Helps organize and facilitate all Parent Committee and Policy Committee meetings according to guidelines, and provides training to parent representatives.
  • Maintains organized records, including documentation related to student and/or parent interactions, needs, etc
  • Coordinates efforts to encourage community members and parents as volunteers.
  • Attends all staff meetings.
  • Identifies community agencies and resources which provide services to migrant and seasonal families, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with them.
  • Ensures the delivery of social services, emergency and nonemergency services, directly or through referrals
  • Submits accurate, timely reports as requested by the Early Childhood Program Coordinator and Assistant Director of Special Education.
  • Ensures absolute confidentiality with respect to information records concerning families and children.
  • Facilitates recruitment and enrollment of all children; takes applications in the home, or in the community if needed
  • Performs ongoing recruitment, including evening events and PACT nights, and documents accurately.
  • Performs other duties, as requested.

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