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Location: Camden County, NJ

Position Status: Full Time

Salary: $55,000 per year

Position Summary:

The Head Start Family Resource Coordinator provides community based and in-home case management, assessment and coordination of resources, and life skills education and counseling to Head Start families, as part of the early intervention program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with the family as referred by the Family Service Advocate or Disability Manager, to provide comprehensive needs assessment and coordinate access to resources to address identified needs.
• Identify family service needs and available resources,
• Help families schedule, access and follow up with primary care, dental and other community health services as needed, especially developmental pediatricians when needed.
• Works collaboratively with the advocate to achieve identified goals and ensure successful utilization of resources.
• Support families to promote and maintain consistent attendance.
• Maintain knowledge of ERSEA Eligibility and recruitment and attendance standards, and be prepared to periodically support enrollment and recruitment as needed.
• Provides the necessary in-home supports, as needed, to meet the family objectives, which may include a) parenting skills, b) household management, c) budgeting, d) arranging medical appointments, e) arranging counseling, f) providing in-home supportive services, g) transportation, as a last resort for the family, h) referrals to other services,and i) other services with the approval of supervisor.
• Meet with the supervisor to review cases and progress notes.
• Attend all staff meetings, and training as approved by the supervisor.
• Attends mental health consultation and observation meetings as requested.
• Participates in professional development workshops to increase knowledge, and incorporate new developments into practice when appropriate. All CFS in-service training is mandatory for staff.
• Confers with colleagues when appropriate.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or Bachelor's degree in related field
• At least two years of experience working with program population, preferred experience in an early childhood learning environment.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License in the state of his/her residence if job is classified as Occasional or Essential driving
• Must have and maintain automobile insurance if driving a personal vehicle

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the service community.
• Ability to complete documents such as attendance sheets and incident reports using accepted grammatical and spelling standards
• Ability to complete progress notes according to the program's requirements and maintain case files
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to read and respond to email in a professional manner

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.