Family Case Worker

LI Child & Family Dev. Svc dba/Long Island Head Start

Date Posted: 05/30/2024

Location: Islip, New York

Salary/Wage: $18.57 - $27.13 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

The function of the Early Head Start Family Case Worker is to provide recruitment, case management, support, information, and referral services for children and families in the Early Head Start Program, while working to make Early Head Start an exemplary agency. The Early Head Start Family Case Worker assures these services are provided in compliance with Federal Head Start Standards and applicable Federal, State and Local rules and reflect the best practices of advocacy and case management services.

Qualifications:

Minimum: High School Diploma or an associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field with two (2) years’ experience in a Health / Human Services Agency and a Family Development Credential (FDC) or its equivalent within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field with one (1) years’ experience in a Health / Human Services Agency and a Family Development Credential (FDC) or its equivalent within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Bilingual Preferred.

Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED

Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Application Instructions:

To apply for the position, applicants should mail, fax (631) 758-2953, or email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org. Please indicate the position desired. For more information, visit our website at www.liheadstart.org.

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