Job Status: Grade 7-10, Step depending on experience and qualifications

General Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly and empowering each other to excel at our work and maintain confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have CDA credentials, an Associate degree in social work or Social Services Certification, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
Two (2) years experience in social service work or adult education
Should have experience in record keeping
Should have knowledge of community resources
Must have interest in and concern for low-income families and their children and their development
Computer literacy (Word Processing, database and spreadsheets, Internet and email use) is required
Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification
Must have the ability to maintain records on a computer system or willing to learn
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and access to a privately owned vehicle with seat restraints and liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities
Frequent driving for home visits sometimes in outlying centers or to assist parents with transportation needs
Good verbal and written communication skills
There must be no prior convictions of child abuse/neglect
Must pass pre-employment physical and have current TB skill test/chest x-ray with negative results
Must have current enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry and FBI background clearance
Must have the ability to lift in excess of 35 pounds

Specific Responsibilities:

Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner
Performs duties related to Eligibility, recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA)
Meet or exceed requirements of Family and Community Partnerships and Parent Involvement as indicated in the Head Start Performance Standards and as outlined in content area plans and policies and procedures related to the above-mentioned areas
Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Effectively communicate with colleagues, children and parents; participate in parent committee meetings as a non-voting member; develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships
Assess and respond to needs and recruitment of children, including children with disabilities; visits classrooms and consults with teachers on services needed
Makes home visits as needed to gather information relating to children and families
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the Family and Community Partnerships Program and Parent Involvement; in collaboration with Center Director and Family and Community Partnerships Manager, implement changes based on findings
Effectively plan the Family and Community Partnerships and Parent Involvement Program; Provide assistance to develop education and personal plans (Family Partnership Agreement (FPA)
Perform casework services with parents as needed to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources (to include assurance of health screenings and follow-up in a timely manner and in accordance with written policy and procedure)
Serves as liaison between Head Start and/or Early Head Start child, home, center, and community resources, such as family services agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and clergy members
Utilizes the referral process to help children and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention. Assistance with follow-up of service needs; provides information to families on available and appropriate community resources
Compile, maintain, and files all reports, records, and other documents required. Assists with the confidentiality of all required reports
Make parent contact/follow-up for children whose participation in Head Start and/or Early Head Start is irregular; tracks children who withdraw; track attendance in database on daily basis
Assist in planning and implementation of Parent Involvement activities
Monitor progress of service delivery assigned caseload, including plans for improved child behavior that reflects enhanced opportunities for learning
Participate in team meetings, staffing, and parent/teacher conferences according to assigned caseload
Assist in creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of Head start and early Head Start children
Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities
Assist parents to develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of parenting, medical/dental topics, mental health, nutrition, early childhood development and personal growth
Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program
Provide appropriate and timely information to the Community to actively inform and recruit eligible families
Document all activities that relate to contact with families and specific program objectives
Assure integration of all content areas
Assure that a positive image of EOAC is portrayed at all times
I understand that my employment will not begin until I have received clearance to hire from the Executive Director or their designee.
Other duties as assigned

Immediate Supervisor: Head Start Center Director

Early Head Start Program Manager

Secondary Supervisor: Family and Community Partnership Manager

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from subsequent employment.

I authorize the references listed on the previous page to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all such parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.

I understand that EOAC is authorized by Texas Education code 22.083(b) and the Office of Head Start 1302.90(b) to obtain criminal history record information on persons EOAC intends to employ.

The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation is a private non-profit organization, chartered by the State of Texas on April 25, 1966. The purpose for which the agency was created is to implement and carry out the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This act recognizes that the United States can achieve its economic and social potential as a nation only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full elimination of poverty in McLennan, Bosque, Freestone, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Johnson, Ellis, and Navarro Counties. This is done by opening to everyone the opportunity to work, live in decency and dignity; and to strengthen, supplement and coordinate other efforts in the six counties.

Currently EOAC administers four major services that include: Community Programming, Waco Charter School, Weatherization, and Head Start/Early Heads Start.

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