Job Details

Contact

• Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
• Norfolk Head Start Center
• 402-###-#### Ext 253
• Job Posting Expires: 12/19/2025

Job Details

Offered Salary $20,000 to $30,000
Type: Full Time
Relocation: No
Industry: Human Services
Minimum Experience: 2-4 Years
Minimum Education: Diploma

Primary Duties

Our Family Service Worker is responsible for recruitment of children and families into the Head Start Program, documenting all action taken pertaining to outreach and continuous recruiting, ensuring the classroom is fully enrolled at all times. Accurately enter into ChildPlus record keeping system. Assist families in enrolling in a system of on-going health care, required screenings, exams, necessary referrals, and follow-ups and be a referral source for parents. Maintain a Parent Corner and provide parent resources, as needed. Complete Home Visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences with each family. Complete Family Partnership Agreement for each family and assist with goal setting. Be available to all over-income families on an as‑needed basis. Facilitate parent engagement activities and parent committees according to program requirements. Maintain and organize accurate family records. Assist Teachers in recruiting and training volunteers as needed. Assist in the classroom when needed. Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Six months to 1-year related experience preferred.

• If High School Diploma or GED only – must also acquire within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field

Compensation Details

The starting wage is $19.45 per hour plus benefits. Wage may increase with education & experience.

Benefits

Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.

How to Apply

For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information, visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-###-#### or 402-###-####. No resumes accepted. To apply, submit a completed Agency application to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Position open until filled.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industry

Human Services