Family Services Worker -- Range III at Sacramento Employment and Training Agency SETA Head Start
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Summary: Under general supervision, the FSW class is responsible to maintain full enrollment at the site level and to ensure enrollments follow applicable selection criteria and enrollment procedures put in place by the Head Start and State funded programs operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. In addition, the FSW class is responsible to provide services to families.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and ability would be: I. At least two (2) years’ experience in carrying a caseload of up to 80 Head Start/EHS families. Ability to coordinate projects, services and activities and follow them through to conclusion; data enter enrollment applications into child tracking software databases accurately and within timelines dictated by the manager or the designee; representing Head Start in the coordination of services with a variety of community partners; providing training and technical assistance to staff including developing mentor relationships, training plans with staff and developing follow up plans and a way to monitor those plans; monitoring files using a predetermined tool, indicate areas of noncompliance, develop plans of correction, and complete with accuracy, plans of correction. AND II. An Associate’s Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. OR A Family Development Credential. OR The ability to earn one of the above within 18 months of hire.
Who May Apply: This is an OPEN examination. Open to the public, current employees, and employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion. How To Apply: A completed SETA application must be submitted by the deadline date using the online application which can be found at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app. Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application. Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver). Posting Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 Final Filing Date: Friday, May 22, 2020 by 5 p.m. SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and ability would be: I. At least two (2) years’ experience in carrying a caseload of up to 80 Head Start/EHS families. Ability to coordinate projects, services and activities and follow them through to conclusion; data enter enrollment applications into child tracking software databases accurately and within timelines dictated by the manager or the designee; representing Head Start in the coordination of services with a variety of community partners; providing training and technical assistance to staff including developing mentor relationships, training plans with staff and developing follow up plans and a way to monitor those plans; monitoring files using a predetermined tool, indicate areas of noncompliance, develop plans of correction, and complete with accuracy, plans of correction. AND II. An Associate’s Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. OR A Family Development Credential. OR The ability to earn one of the above within 18 months of hire.
Who May Apply: This is an OPEN examination. Open to the public, current employees, and employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion. How To Apply: A completed SETA application must be submitted by the deadline date using the online application which can be found at https://laserfiche.seta.net/Forms/app. Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application. Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver). Posting Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 Final Filing Date: Friday, May 22, 2020 by 5 p.m. SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
We are looking for a Family Services Worker – Range 3 to provide support at a Head Start site. Are you creative? Do you like to play? Do you love children? If so, the SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY (SETA) is looking for you.
Head Start serves over 6,200 children daily. Perhaps the most successful program ever created for children, Head Start was initiated in 1965 to provide educational programs for pre-school children in poverty. The program provides educational and special educational services, health, dental, mental health, social and nutritional services. Parent involvement in program planning, parent education and site operation, is an essential part of the program. Parents learn leadership and advocacy skills as they become involved in their communities, school districts and local government. Teamed with the Sacramento Works Job Centers, Head Start promotes employment and training programs to help parents become self-sufficient.
The SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY (SETA), a joint powers agency of the City and County of Sacramento, was formed in 1978. From its inception SETA has been an effective force in connecting people to jobs, business owners to quality employees, education and nutrition to children, assistance to refugees, and hope to many Sacramento area residents. For more information visit: www.seta.net
Comments and Other Information
We are looking for a Family Services Worker – Range 3 to provide support at a Head Start site. Are you creative? Do you like to play? Do you love children? If so, the SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY (SETA) is looking for you.
Head Start serves over 6,200 children daily. Perhaps the most successful program ever created for children, Head Start was initiated in 1965 to provide educational programs for pre-school children in poverty. The program provides educational and special educational services, health, dental, mental health, social and nutritional services. Parent involvement in program planning, parent education and site operation, is an essential part of the program. Parents learn leadership and advocacy skills as they become involved in their communities, school districts and local government. Teamed with the Sacramento Works Job Centers, Head Start promotes employment and training programs to help parents become self-sufficient.
The SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY (SETA), a joint powers agency of the City and County of Sacramento, was formed in 1978. From its inception SETA has been an effective force in connecting people to jobs, business owners to quality employees, education and nutrition to children, assistance to refugees, and hope to many Sacramento area residents. For more information visit: www.seta.net