Le Jardin Community Center, Inc.·Homestead, Florida
The Family Service Support Staff assists in auditing ERSEA and family services records to ensure compliance with Head Start program standards. They also facilitate family engagement strategies and maintain accurate documentation within the ChildPlus system.
Payroll title: Family services support staff
Under the Supervision of the EHS Family Services Coordinator, the Family Services Support Staff integrates parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development. The Family Services Support Staff will assist the EHS Family Services Coordinator in auditing the work of the ERSEA/Family services team to implement intentional strategies to successfully conduct all their functions effectively.
ERSEA
Assist the Family Worker Coordinator monitor and audit the recruitment reports in CP and Recruitment Verifications and Binder for each center.
Assist the Family Service Coordinator monitor ERSEA team keeps eligibility determination records for each participant (HSPPS 1302.12(k)
Ensure all participants meet the age requirements as identified in HSPPS 1302.12(b). The verification of age must follow program policies and procedures.
Ensure all participants meet the income requirements.
Check there is an eligibility determination record kept for each participant.
Look over the notes for follow-ups in ChildPlus.
Ensure that enrollment has at least 10% percent of its total funded enrollment filled by children eligible for services under IDEA.
Create partnerships with community agencies that can facilitate our providing services to children eligible for services under IDEA.
Audits EHS Folders for each classroom monthly.
Will be in charge of running 2307 and 2309 Daily Attendance in ChildPlus. This includes:
Monitor to ensure transfer and withdrawal form and notes in ChildPlus.
employment, education, emergency food)
Check all PIR questions are answered by the deadlines set by the ERSEA/Family Services Coordinator
Check the monthly ROMA (Result Oriented Management and Accountability) report for each center.
Do a monthly check of the Parent Bulletin Board.
Go over notes for needs referrals in ChildPlus and assure all follow ups are done within the appropriate time frame.
Create notes in ChildPlus as necessary.
Show respect for different family structures and culture
Check family goal notes and progress bi-monthly
Encourage families to participate in the program as employees or volunteers through collaborating with management in the hiring process.
Management has the authority to assign additional duties as deemed appropriate for the benefit of the organization. HSPPS 1302.91
GENERAL
Read and adhere to all of Le Jardin’s Policies and Procedures, as well as all HSPPS (Head Start Program Performance Standards).
Additional duties may be assigned as needed for the benefit of the agency.
Knowledge, abilities, and skills
Ability to communicate in English professionally both orally in in writing.
Ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations.
Knowledge of the ChildPlus Information System preferred.
Knowledge of Head Start and Early Head Start is preferred.
See the most recent salary schedule.
Flsa status: Non-Exempt
Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in social work, human services, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 40 pounds are required.
Market context
In Florida, family service support staff roles are typically tied to schools, nonprofits, and community agencies that need dependable front-line help with client coordination and records. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an associate’s degree, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting 40 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your degree, software experience, and physical readiness before applying.
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