Family Service Worker

We are looking for a Family Service Worker to join our team at Coastal Community Action! CCA is a private nonprofit corporation providing a variety of services to a target population of low-income children and families in ten counties in eastern NC, with a mission of empowering them to become self-sufficient. The Family Service Worker will provide comprehensive services to engage families in their own development to strengthen their family systems, protect the health and well-being of their children, and improve their economic status and conditions through community education, services, referrals and goal-setting. What You'll Do: Recruit, select and enroll children and families and maintain enrollment levels as prescribed by the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Be responsible for the implementation of Family Partnership Agreement process, Community Engagement, and ERSEA activities. Assist families in linking the child/ family into an ongoing health system. Ensures parents are involved as full partners in prevention and early intervention. Work with families to ensure timely entrance of children to the Head Start program, ensures all 45/90 day screenings are completed on time. Enter and maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the family file and in the electronic database. Mobilize activities with other agencies in the four-county service area, such as the Department of Social Services (DSS), Employment Security Commission (ESC), Vocational Rehabilitation, community colleges, interagency programs, faith-based organizations and other human service agencies. Manage an ongoing case analysis of families, determine their needs, and work with all family members to meet specific needs. Provide case-by-case assistance to ensure participants meet their family partnership agreement goals Schedule and conduct Home Visits for each family at least once per quarter or as necessary according to program procedures. Participate in community events and activities, participate with other community organizations to enhance partnerships with Head Start. Work closely with counselors, case workers, managers and other professionals to assist families with managing their resources. Plan, coordinate and implement workshops and seminars for target population in a variety of cultures. Assist with developing and completing community needs assessments and analyzing data. Serve as a team leader for staffing assessments, screening child and family needs for HS and EHS enrollees. What You'll Have: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services/related field or an Associates Degree in Social Work, Human Services/related field with a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field. Have two or more years’ of experience in case management and working with low-income families. Knowledge of government assistance programs and non-profits, faith-based organizations and other services. Excellent skills in judgment and mediation for the family, with the ability to determine barriers that block the achievement of the family becoming self-sufficient. What We Offer: Health insurance (100% company-paid premium options for employees) Dental insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees) Basic Life insurance (100% company-paid for employees) Long-Term Disability (100% company-paid for employees) 401(k) matching up to 4% Vacation days + sick leave 13-14 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.86 - $17.95 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person