Job: Head Start Family Case Manager

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Jobing Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Head Start Family Case Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, case management and monitoring for children and families enrolled in the Center Based Head Start program. The Head Start Family Case Manager will also provide service to the families enrolled in the program by providing referrals for Nutrition, Health, Education, Mental Health, Disabilities, and Parent Involvement.

Skills / Requirements

* EDUCATION: A qualified candidate will have obtained one of the following requirements:
-An associate or advanced degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education or Human Services; or
-An associate or advanced degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to social services;

* EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience working with low income families or case management or in social service setting.

* COMMUNICATION / LANGUAGE: Bilingual/Bicultural preferred; demonstrated skills in written and oral communication;

* CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Current proof of yearly physical examination and tuberculosis clearance; and a fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance is required;

* PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires prolonged or frequent standing, bending, stretching, reaching, lifting and sitting; must be able to lift up to 30 lbs; requires use of fine motor skills and frequent use of close and distance vision;

* MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to read and interpret data, apply problem solving skills, use of mathematical applications and reasoning, ability to multi-task; and demonstrated ability to build relationships among parents, clients, staff, and community.