Family Consultant

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.