Family Development/Health Specialist

Summary Under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director. This individual is responsible for participating in the planning and coordinating of activities which will provide support to families in all components of Head Start. The Family Development Specialist will assist with family goal setting, determining family strategies to achieve identified goals, problem solving, and establishing time lines for families to achieve goals. In addition, the Family Development Specialist will track health records including but not limited to immunizations, physicals, and dental exams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works with the appropriate component coordinators to recruit children for the Head Start Program, including Children with disabilities. This will include participation in LEA/Child Find efforts. Will also distribute and post Head Start recruitment and enrollment information. Involved with Head Start intake, the verification of eligibility documents and completing children's registration paperwork, including the recording of accurate health and developmental information. Will assist parents in completing the Family Needs Assessment. Works with the Health/Nutrition Coordinator to inform parents about health resources. Works with families requiring health screening services for their children and insures that all records, including information concerning identified special education needs are provided to the appropriate component coordinators and filed in children's records. Serves as an immediate resource for parents requiring information on services provided through Head Start components and insures families receive appropriate information in a timely manner. This will include but is not limited to: assisting families with referrals and appointments, transportation, emergency assistance, crisis intervention and short-term support until parents can be linked to an appropriate agency. Responsible for putting together Family Engagement Night and/or events. Monitors children's attendance and contact families whose children are absent from the center in accordance with the Head Start attendance policy, and maintain a written record of this activity. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of family and children's files in accordance with the Head Start Policy on Confidentiality. Also maintains an accurate and comprehensive child/family filing system containing data that can be entered into the program's computer system. Works with Head Start Director to provide staff and parent training based upon identified training needs and works with teaching staff to encourage parent involvement in the classroom/center. Identify family goals and objectives, including the periodic review and revision of the individual family needs assistance and service plan. Other duties as assigned by director. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Head Start administrative staff, supervisors, co-workers, parents and community members who reflect various life styles, cultural/ethnic differences, socioeconomic backgrounds and a variety of educational levels. Good oral and written communication skills required for this position since extensive record keeping, data collection and report development is mandatory. Ability to interpret policies, regulations and eligibility criteria of social and health services agencies for Head Start families and insure families understand the information they are receiving. Ability to develop professionally by taking educational training and/or workshops pertaining to the requirements of this position and other training hours that may be required. Out of area, overnight travel may be required in this position. Ability to be highly motivated, patient, detail oriented, willing to cross-train, leadership potential, team player, decisive, and flexible. Qualifications Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License, have own transportation provide proof of required liability insurance. Must have a current Health Card. First Aide/CPR certification must be obtained. Must be able to pass finger printing background check. Testing may be required. Must be COVID-19 vaccinated or must obtain prior to the completion of the first 120-day training period. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, human services, family services, counseling, or related field. 2 years' experience in casework management and data entry a plus. We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401K Plan with Employer Match, Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL) Disclaimers: There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment. By our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. The opening and closing of these positions are subject to change upon the needs of each department. For more information please contact Cocopah Human Resources at .