Job Description:
Family Service Coordinator (Job ID 1075)
Reports to:  Head Start: Prenatal to Three Director
Full Time/ Full Year
New Milford and Watertown Area
Salary Range: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour Commensurate with Experience
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is TBD
 
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families? EdAdvance is seeking a qualified Family Service Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in recruiting, enrolling, and providing essential social services to families participating in the Head Start program. If you have a background in social work or a related field, experience with children and families, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and be a part of the change in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication can make a significant difference. Apply today!
Major Responsibilities:
 

• Family Engagement: Recruit and enroll children and families into the program, establishing ongoing relationships with them.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all interactions and documentation.
• Comprehensive Support: Provide comprehensive social services to families, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
• Home Visits: Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide support.
• Health Screenings: Collaborate with the Health Manager to conduct health screenings for program participants.
• Parent Engagement: Facilitate parent meetings to promote family involvement and community-building.

 
Qualifications:
 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, or an Associate degree with a minimum of two years of experience in social services.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility: Travel between program sites using your personal vehicle; occasional use of program van to transport families.
• Licensing: Possession of a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Flexibility: Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.
• Attendance: Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position.

 
Join our team and be a part of the change in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication can make a significant difference. Apply today!
 
Application Procedure: 
  
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
Human Resources 
EdAdvance
P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909


EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org