The Family Service Associate assists the Area Manager and Teacher in the administration of the health program requirements, the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom and other duties as assigned. This position will service our Early Head Start Childcare Centers Partnership in Rutherford County (Murfreesboro and La Vergne).
Primary Responsiblities
- Assists with the completion of health reports and the tracking of health services.
- Reviews and monitors data for completeness and accuracy.
- Act as bus driver and/or monitor as required.
- Updates health files and social service data as requested.
- Schedules appointments for health, dental or disability services and takes children and parents to appointments as required
- Keep parents informed through letters, newsletters, home visits, and telephone calls.
- Prepares children for services prior to the day of service to eliminate fear.
- Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
- Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
- Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training and training conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional and national groups. This includes attending pre-service and in-service training.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
- Must obtain a CDL Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
- Previous work with medical records, health screenings, or other medical experience such as a CNT preferred.
- Sound computer knowledge and abilities in Windows, MS Word and MS Excel.
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