Head Start Family Service Worker

Now Hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Sieda Community Action is currently accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs / wk) Family Service Worker position for the Head Start Partnership at Cardinal Community School District.

SUMMARY :

The Family Service Worker position works with the family to identify strengths, establish goals, and develop short-term objectives. Assists families in meeting programmatic requirements concerning health services and engages family throughout all aspects of the Head Start program. Has primary responsibility for on-going recruitment in their county.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING :

• Obtain Family Development Specialist certification which does not require ongoing CEUs.
• Must complete required training hours annually, per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations & Head Start Performance Standards.
• All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.
• All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in pre-service, in-service / other trainings, AEA staffing, staff meetings, and committee work as required.
• Seeks out professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and by utilizing available resources and training opportunities.

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and / or ability required to be considered for this position.

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Salary range for this position is $18.52-$21.76

Taking applications until Friday, October 31st, 2025. Sieda requires resumes for all positions in the organization. Please be certain your resume is complete, up-to-date, and includes dates of employment for past positions.

For additional information please contact :

Ranae Banicky

Sieda Child Development Assistant Director

641-682-8741

rbanicky@sieda.org

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE : Head Start Family Service Worker UNIT : Child Development

REPORTS TO : Head Start Center Supervisor FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY :

SUMMARY :

The Family Service Worker position works with the family to identify strengths, establish goals, and develop short-term objectives. Assists families in meeting programmatic requirements concerning health services and engages family throughout all aspects of the Head Start program. Has primary responsibility for on-going recruitment in their county.

DUTIES : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs multiple duties requiring moderate skills as follows :

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WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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OTHER :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and / or ability required to be considered for this position.

FORMAL EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY :