Summary
Performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the family services section for the Office of Early Childhood and Family Services; functions as a liaison between families, community, and school staff to facilitate communications and encourage family involvement.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience in social services, one (1) year of which shall have included working with income-eligible families, records maintenance, and forms completion.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
- Must have access to a vehicle and possess an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
- Knowledge of federal requirements for state and federal programs such as FECEP and Head Start.
- Knowledge of and ability to use computers and applicable software.
- Familiarity with eligibility and enrollment requirements and procedures.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively with program staff, agency staff, families, families, volunteers, and community members from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Fairfax County Public Schools offices and departments, community resources, and agencies.
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Provides support for the family services program.
- Supports family involvement in local, state, and federal initiatives.
- Distributes information to families, schools, neighborhoods, and agencies to advertise family service programs.
- Assists with orientation activities that inform families about the early childhood and family services programs.
- Assists with the recruitment/registration process.
- Assists with identifying Family and Early Childhood Educational Program (FECEP) and/or Head Start- eligible students.
- Conducts initial student screening for income, age, and residency eligibility in person and over the phone.
- Assists families with completion of all necessary forms.
- Provides information about community support agencies.
- Creates and maintains student files, both hardcopy and online.
- Assists teachers and FECEP assistants in the classroom with assessment screenings, field trips, translations, and small group activities.
- Assists section management with health- and nutrition-related training activities.
- Attends related meetings, as required.
- Provides support to family involvement activities.
- Encourages family involvement in activities.
- Arranges transportation necessary for families to attend meetings, social services, health care facilities, and other related appointments.
- Makes home visits to assist with paperwork completion and literacy support.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Salary Range
$55,342 - $95,754
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 010-FEU-OP
Office
Chief Academic Office/ Instructional Services
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Job Type
Curriculum and Instructional
