06/22/2026
We are hiring for a Family Worker for our Glens Falls Center (12 month position). Come join our team at Warren County Head Start in providing quality early childhood education to children, families, and our community!
Qualifications:
Bachelors in Human Services or related field preferred
Family Development Credential
Valid driver's license
Experience working with families
Overview/Responsibilities:
Promoting parent child relationships and family well-being
Partners with classroom staff to support and engage families.
Respect and respond professionally and appropriately to the families we serve
Attends all staff meetings and training sessions, maintaining the mandated number of required training hours and uses provided information and resources
Supports familiesā safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations
Offers, and encourages, every family to partner in a goal setting process, which includes identifying family strengths and resources
Completes recruitment activities as directed by the Family Services Coordinator
Works with staff to ensure parent participation and family engagement in all aspects of the program. Ensures that parents receive newsletters and informational fliers.
Makes referrals as necessary, supports families in accessing community resources, follows up on any referrals made, and completes documentation through designated technology programs
Supports families by acting as an advocate in the community and within the program.
Establishes working relationships with local health providers, dental providers and community partners
Is responsible for participating in Case Management on an ongoing basis, when needed on all assigned families and completing/documenting all follow up.
Facilitates parent involvement in Policy Council, Parent Group Meetings, parent education and social activities that support parentās strengths, interests and needs
Promote and support the programās School Readiness goals and the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) goals
Responsible for meeting with teachers on a weekly basis, to ensure ongoing communication about families and children
Responsible for educating and assisting families to ensure children are up to date, or in the process of receiving all necessary health services, and appropriate documentation is received in a timely manner.
Communicates respectfully and effectively with both parents/guardians and classroom staff regarding child or family concerns
Maintains the position and attitude of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program in all communications with families and other community agencies
Communicates respectfully and effectively with all families, children and staff and promotes teamwork.
This is a 12 Month Position with paid vacations, use of a company car for visits, paid snow days, and free ongoing professional development.
Job Type: Full-time
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