Apply By

01/04/24

Division

Head Start Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

The Family Support Specialist is responsible for engaging families in Jefferson County Head Start using a Trauma Informed, strengths-based, multi-generational approach. Collaborate within the Head Start Division, the Human Services Department, and with community agencies to provide specialized case management services to promote self-sufficiency. Support families in achieving school readiness by helping them appropriately advocate for their child prior to entry into the K-12 education system. Comply with all Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This is a full-time, standard position that operates on a five-day work week (Monday-Friday) and requires work to be completed on-site.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour and is dependent on education and experience.

Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible for additional compensation of $3,000 annually for use of bi-lingual skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties

• Build positive relationships with families on case load to successfully perform in-depth case management in a way that honors family voice and culture. Utilize motivational interviewing to complete a standardized family assessment tool to determine family strengths and identify areas of needed support; work with the family to set specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time bound (SMART) goals to build toward family self-sufficiency.
• Perform regular outreach, including home visits and on-going needs assessments to establish a resource and network system with multiple agencies and community supports. Coordinate additional support services through individualized case plans to help families create stability. Connect and refer families to community partners and supporting families in accessing services.
• Maintain communication with service providers associated with each family. Collaborate with other program areas through a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach that ensures team-driven decisions related to meeting child and family needs. Partner with all Head Start program areas to ensure that necessary services are in place for children and families.
• Ensure family data is entered in the data management system in a consistent, timely, and thorough manner to allow for data-driven service provision. Maintain updated and current information for every child and family member served in the database according to the program standards. Use data management system to track and document progress towards family goals and provision of other support services provided while at Head Start. Track and monitor childs daily attendance and support families in meeting attendance goals as in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Determine family eligibility for Head Start in alignment with HSPPS and internal policies & procedures. Complete thorough, accurate, and detailed enrollments for selected families in compliance with HSPPS, childcare licensing regulations, and internal policies & procedures. Support ongoing recruitment of eligible families to ensure full enrollment is maintained. Support the planning and implementation of family engagement activities, including encouraging families to engage in their childs education in a variety of ways, including Policy Council, Parent Committees, classroom, and family events, or through volunteerism.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degreeand
• 1 year of work-related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in case management, crisis coordination and/or family engagement skills.
• Ability to read, speak and write in Spanish fluently.
  
  

Additional Information

• Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, state automated case management system check, MVR check, and education verification.
• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).
  
  

How To Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities (link removed)>
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal (link removed)>
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit (link removed)

Questions

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
  
  

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Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category

Health & Human Services