Family Service Assistant (Social Worker)

Richmond County YMCA Early Learning Head Start - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Augusta, GA

About the position

The Family Service Assistant (Social Worker) at the Richmond County YMCA Early Learning Head Start is responsible for administering and evaluating services to children and families, focusing on the implementation of the Early Learning Family Services program. This role aims to support family well-being and promote children's learning and development, ensuring compliance with various governing agencies and fostering community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of comprehensive family services in Health, Nutrition, Social Services, Eligibility (ERSEA), and Education.
• Serve as a family advocate to support family well-being and promote children's learning and development for the 0-5 Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
• Maintain required documentation as mandated by Head Start, Bright from the Start (BFTS), GA Pre-K, Quality Rated, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Recruit eligible children, including those with disabilities, and assist families in completing registrations.
• Develop and provide intervention strategies to improve and promote regular attendance.
• Monitor attendance and discuss the importance of regular attendance with families.
• Make referrals to the Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist for children with disabilities prior to enrollment.
• Monitor center attendance and develop strategies for families with Chronic Absenteeism.
• Identify families' needs, interests, strengths, goals, services, and resources that support family well-being.
• Review individual progress, revising goals, evaluating and tracking identified needs and family progress.
• Make referrals and conduct follow-up reviews to ensure the delivery of services.
• Establish and maintain a network of resource contacts for emergency and crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management services within ChildPlus software and other required data management systems.
• Conduct Home Visits.
• Develop community partnerships and serve as a parent liaison between the program, resources, and services.
• Collaborate with the Parent Family and Community Engagement team to develop parent engagement opportunities.
• Support parent activities that promote child learning and development in various areas.
• Establish and maintain a system for ensuring children's health screenings and exams.
• Maintain accurate health/medical and immunization documentation in ChildPlus Software.
• Coordinate medical appointments and connect families to Medical Homes.
• Ensure treatment plans are documented and delivered.
• Administer first aid as needed and dispense medication according to procedures.
• Participate in all Medical Staffing involving children and families.
• Provide families with health summaries and maintain first aid supplies.
• Participate in agency-wide projects/systems such as Community Assessments and Self-Assessments.
• Establish, update, maintain, and close confidential files on all enrollees in ChildPlus.
• Maintain, update, and distribute Resource Directory.
• Support a welcoming environment that incorporates the unique cultural backgrounds of families.
• Review CACFP Income Eligibility Application forms and determine eligibility categories for each child enrolled.
• Serve as Director on Duty when the Senior Director is absent and as needed.
• Serve as a floater between classrooms to relieve staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
• Trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• 1+ years of experience in case management and/or family engagement/supports/advocacy.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to travel for family visits.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Ability to Commute: Augusta, GA 30906 (Preferred)
• Ability to Relocate: Augusta, GA 30906: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance