Family Service Worker

Qualifications

Bachedlor's Degree in Social Work/ Social Services, or related field. One year experience in social work, preferably in early childhood setting or servicing families in poverty.

*Skills, Abilities, and knowledge: *

a) Ability to maintain confidentiality.

b) Excellent interpersonal skills.

c) Effective oral and written communication skills.

d) Machine operation could include calculator, computer, photocopier and telephone.

e) Knowledge of social service agencies in the county.

f) Ability to accept differences of opinion and objectively find appropriate strategies.

g) Ability to track information.

h) Good organizational skills.

Job Requirements

Duties may include any or all of the following. This list is intended to be representative.

Conduct home visits to complete family needs assessment, family partnership plan, monthly social service theme, etc.

Complete daily visits with families (4 to 5 daily).
Design bi-weekly to monthly schedules.
Complete necessary paperwork required on every child/family -- support is provided via counseling, actual referral and follow up.
Assist parents in resolving problems by helping them build on their own resources and offering resource and referral information for outside intervention.
Refer families to appropriate agencies after assessment.
Follow up on family referrals. Support educating parents/guardians and obtaining health requirements on enrolled children.
Collect statistics required by supervisor for submission to the federal government.
Maintain confidentiality.
Transport families as needed.

Place phone calls to families to update information.

Recruit children for enrollment.

Follow up on pre-applications.
Complete applications.
Complete Initial Paperwork.

Follow up on children's inconsistent attendance.

Train parents in areas of child discipline, nutrition, safety, etc., via monthly themes. Gather materials to present to families as monthly themes.

Assist with crisis intervention by helping families in emergency situations.

Contact community resources to update current services.

Plan communication time with other staff servicing family and/or child.

Maintain current and accurate records as required by the program.

Attend in-service training.

Perform other related work as required or requested