| Under general supervision, implements the Head Start
Family and Community Partnership Performance Standard
(1304.40). Supervises and provides leadership to a team
of Head Start family service workers. Monitors the Family
Partnership Agreement process to ensure implementation
of appropriate interventions in support of family goals.
Supervises the recruitment and registration efforts
of FSW teams. Reviews family service workers’
work schedules. Serves as a team member on an interdisciplinary
team of professionals; participates in and facilitates
case conferences to promote service integration. Promotes
community agency partnerships that assist families in
achieving self-sufficiency. Applies a culturally competent
and flexible approach when working with parents and
staff of different cultures. Makes decisions and acts
based on family support principles and code of ethics.
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| Working knowledge of the Federal Head Start Performance
Standards, MCPS early childhood programs, low-income
and culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of the
principles and methods of social work and their application
in providing preventive and rehabilitative services.
Ability to provide leadership to a diverse social service
staff. Ability to carry out the goals and objectives
of the program. Ability to work collaboratively and
effectively with MCPS, community agencies, staff and
parents. Effective supervisory and team leadership skills.
Excellent written and oral communication and computer
skills, good human relations skills.
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| Master’s degree in social work or related field
from an accredited college or university. Considerable
experience in coordination, supervision, and program
implementation. |
| A valid license issued by the Maryland State Board
of Social Work Examiners. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Assists the Family and Community Partnership supervisor
in implementing the Family and Community Partnership
Service Plan.
Supervises and provides leadership for a team of Head
Start family service workers to monitor outreach, recruitment
and enrollment.
Monitors implementation of the Family Partnership Agreement
process, a collaborative partnership process with parents,
staff, and the community to identify family strengths
and needs, and supports families in pursuit of their
goals.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships
with community agencies to encourage cooperation and
sharing of information, and to increase the level of
available services to children and families.
Provides a wide variety of support services such as
counseling, support groups, crisis intervention, mental
health, substance abuse and child abuse prevention,
domestic violence, employment, literacy, child care,
job training, etc.; and coordinates and monitors the
appropriateness of support services provided by the
team of family service workers.
Serves as a team member on an interdisciplinary team
of Head Start professionals.
Applies knowledge of health, mental health, disabilities,
and child development in order to ensure that children
and families receive the full range of services they
need.
Follows up on referrals from the classroom, and provides
social work intervention in support of children and
families.
Works with parents and staff from diverse cultures,
and applies a culturally competent and flexible approach.
Researches and keeps up-to-date on program and community
resources and identifies gaps in services.
Assists with staff training and professional development.
Performs record-keeping and internal and external reporting
tasks in a timely and objective fashion.
Maintains professional boundaries, code of ethics,
and confidentiality. |
