Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - Idabel, OK
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Idabel, OK
10,001+ employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Family Service Worker at Idabel Head Start is responsible for promoting positive family and child outcomes that nurture school readiness. This role involves supporting families in creating a Family Partnership, setting goals, and identifying strengths and needs. The position requires collaboration with families and community agencies to assist families in gaining access to services and resources. The Family Service Worker will report to the Center Supervisor and is expected to maintain professional relationships with personnel, families, and community members while respecting family values.
Responsibilities
- Promote the importance of parent, family, and community engagement in all areas of Head Start.
- Offer Head Start families opportunities and support for growth, helping them identify their strengths, needs, and interests, and setting family goals.
- Locate resources/referrals for support or provide training indicated by family needs and interests.
- Meet with families to follow up on established plans and goals.
- Work and collaborate with other community agencies to assist families in gaining access to services and resources.
- Maintain professional relationships with personnel, families, and community members and show respect to family values.
- Attend Parent/Teacher conferences and Home Visits as designated.
- Monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in the classroom, bus, and playground.
- Facilitate activities with groups and individuals using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Requirements
- Obtain Foundations of Case Management Certification within 18 months.
- Perform multiple tasks at once and manage time effectively.
- Work independently with minimum follow-up.
- Strong oral and written correspondence skills.
- One year of office experience.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
