Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, New York, Syracuse, NY 13202
Base Salary
$19.05-$21.52 Per hour
Date posted
September 30, 2024
Position title
Head Start Family Worker
37.5 hours/week, weekdays
Pay Rate: $19.05 to $21.52 per hour, depending on qualifications
Description
The Family Worker position at PEACE, Inc. provides family development services to HS/EHS participants through identification of family needs and provision of crisis intervention, emergency assistance, counseling, information and referral services. Working closely with parents/guardians, classroom staff, and other stakeholders, the family worker prepares Family Partnership Agreements that provide for appropriate action plans to improve quality of family life.
Qualifications
- 2-year degree in Social Work, Human Services or other related field, or a Family Development Credential, or equivalent formal education or training.
- Experience working with low-income families.
- Knowledge of agencies and services available to address the needs of families in Onondaga County.
- A valid New York State driver license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis-intervention or counseling services as needed to assigned families of enrolled preschool children. Refer families to other services as needed.
- Help families to set goals, and implement Family Partnership Agreements.
- Conduct at least three home visits per year for each family on the caseload.
- Document all case notes in database.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Contacts
If you require additional support while applying for a position, contact our Human Resource Department at employ@peace-caa.org
