KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:Family Service WorkerDate Revised: 6-29-17

DEPARTMENT:KI BOIS Head StartFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY- The Family Service Worker will assist in providing required health and social services to Head Start children and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  1. Know and comply with agency policies, procedures, Head Start Performance Standards.
  1. Assist with transitions into and out of Head Start.
  1. Establish partnerships with families to enhance the quality of their lives and their communities.
  1. Make required home visits or parent/staff conferences.
  1. Maintain monthly contacts, i.e., phone calls, group activities, home visits, parent staff conference’ center person to person contacts to promote partnerships and provide for regular communication.
  1. Support families' to develop skills needed to achieve their goals.
  1. Encourage parents to be involved in group activities, including policy groups and educational activities.
  1. Advocate for the family and support them in developing their advocacy skills.
  1. Contributes to community involvement and stays knowledgeable of community activities.
  1. Educate and support families in accessing community resources.
  1. Assist center staff in coordinating training and educational opportunities for parents.
  1. Attend Parent Committee meetings according to KI BOIS Policies and Procedures.
  1. Engage parents in volunteering and contributing to program activities and services.
  1. Encourage and support families in community involvement.
  1. Provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services.
  1. Assist families in identifying and obtaining required services: health, nutrition, mental health, social services, education and training.

Provide transportation for children and/or parents when needed.

Insure health and dental exams and screenings are completed according to performance standards.

Assist families in completing SoonerCare applications.

  1. Provide crisis intervention as needed and as appropriate.
  1. Respect and respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyle, language, and values of each family and community.
  1. Maintain a commitment to professionalism.
  1. Be able to follow the lesson plan of each classroom and fill in as a substitute when needed.
  1. Maintain accurate and timely records, including ChildPlus, as required by supervisor.
  1. Comply with "Requirements for all Head Start Staff."
  1. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Family Service Workers hired after November 7, 2016 must have, within 18 months of hire, at a

minimum,a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or

a related field.

2. A high school diploma or GED.

3. Have experience in working with children and families.

4. Knowledge of social service process and community resources.

5. Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain satisfactory work relationships, in dealing with families

and the general public.

6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read, interpret and implement program guidelines.
7. Data entry and documentation skills.
8. Must obtain at least 20 clock hours of formal training per year to maintain PDL (Professional

DevelopmentLadder) as required by DHS Licensing.

Family Service Workers are encouraged to work towards an Associate or Bachelor's Degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL HEAD START STAFF

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

I agree to comply with the following Standards of Conduct:

(i) To support children’s well-being and prevent and address challenging behavior;

(ii) Do not maltreat or endanger the health or safety of children, including, at a minimum, that staff must not:

(A) Use corporal punishment;

(B) Use isolation to discipline a child;

(C) Bind or tie a child to restrict movement or tape a child’s mouth;

(D) Use or withhold food as a punishment or reward;

(E) Use toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child;

(F) Use any form of emotional abuse, including public or private humiliation, rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, or corrupting a child;

(G) Physically abuse a child;

(H) Use any form of verbal abuse, including profane, sarcastic language, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or child’s family; or,

(I) Use physical activity or outdoor time as a punishment or reward;

(iii) Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and do not stereotype on any basis, including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or family composition;

(iv) To comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members in accordance with subpart C of part 1303 of this chapter and applicable federal, state, local, and tribal laws; and,

(v) Ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised by staff, consultants, contractors, or volunteers while under their care.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT WILL BE

GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL

Other Essential Requirements:

1. Must actively supervise children according to KI BOIS Active Supervision Procedure.

2.Able to lift, carry and hold children or objects up to 50 pounds. Physically able to stoop, bend, kneel, etc. to perform duties of the job.

3. Follow KI BOIS Head Start Dress Code.

4. Practice good hygiene daily, using proper handwashing techniques and universal precautions, according to KI BOIS procedures.

5.Possess a kind and caring attitude, dependable, energetic, communicative and non-judgmental.

6. Sit with children at mealtimes, eating the same meals.

7. Assist in recruitment of children for enrollment.

8. Work as a part of the KI BOIS team, and as an advocate for Head Start, accepting and implementing constructive criticism and recommendations for improvement.

9. Report all safety issues, mistreatment of children or inappropriate actions of co-workers to immediate supervisor or other administrative staff.

10. Willing to be transferred to another work site in order to meet the needs of the Agency.

11. Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Requirements,

KI BOIS Personnel Policies and Procedures and Job Description, including attending training as required.