Description Under the direction of the Family Liaison Supervisor, the Family Liaison will provide case management and health services to children in the Childcare/Preschool program and their families; will create, carry out and monitor the activities designed to implement best practices to promote parent-child engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field is required. 1-2 years of experience in a social service or educational setting Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.
- Essential Job Functions Perform according to the standards set forth by the Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Department of Human Services- Child Care Licensing, Porter-Leath, and NAEYC.
- Assist with completion of the application/enrollment process with participating families with guidance from partners.
- Maintain family/child records and documentation in the Database system.
- Assist with providing extensive case management services with families involved in the program to include, ensuring that enrollees have access to needed services (ex.
- Child attendance, transportation, housing, etc.).
- Ensure all clients enrolled have access to medical care at/or during enrollment.
- Develop and implement follow-up plans to ensure medical care is obtained and maintained according to program regulations.
- Work with parents to promote parent participation/engagement in the delivery of services for their children.
- Assist with recruitment of families with children ages six (6) weeks to four (4) years old.
- Provide information to the community about the program to recruit for eligible families and maintain enrollment.
- Assists with the completion of the Family Partnership Agreement and ensures regular follow-up to help families achieve goals as outlined in the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework.
- Completion of professional, accurate and thorough family contact notes in the Database system.
- Coordinate and assist parents in planning monthly parent meetings and activities.
- Provide referrals and/or assist participants in locating/enrolling in life skills training classes/workshops that will meet t heir particular needs in the areas of: job readiness, career development, budgeting, credit counseling, conflict resolution, leadership skills, community advocacy, GED, etc.
- Assist with the coordination or 45/90 day health screenings when required by the partner.
- Assist with the completion of monthly reporting.
- Make home visits to participating children/families as needed.
- Keep Management informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
- Perform research/study to remain current of the trends involving early childhood education, the needs of children at risk andservices to families.
- Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger/handle/feel.
- Occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required: close and color vision.
- Work in a non-smoking environment.
Special Conditions
Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record with appropriate level of insurance.
