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Position Type: Head Start/Family Service WorkerDate Posted: 4/13/2026Location: Gordon Early Literacy CenterClosing Date: 04/24/2026At the present time, a full-time vacancy exists for a Family Service Worker position with the Head Start Program within the division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait - apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!Summary:The Head Start Family Service Worker performs a variety of duties designed to aid the parents in their role as their child's first and primary educator. They serve as a link between the Head Start program (nutrition, health, education) and the family, and they also link the families to community resources. Experience and/or education permits some latitude in judgment and decision-making regarding families and children.Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain a confidential profile of pertinent data for identifying families need, strengths, and goalsProvide ongoing case management services, including supporting families and ensuring compliance with student health mandates by monitoring, documenting, and tracking required health screenings, immunizations and follow-up careSupport and help facilitate Parent Committee meetings and activitiesAssist and facilitate parent education sessions and support the implementation of comprehensive family service programming to promote child development and family well-beingParticipate in recruitment activities and conduct the enrollment application process for the Head Start program to ensure eligible families are identified and successfully enrolledEstablish a supportive relationship with the familiesMake home visits following established timelines to families of Head Start children to identify social needs, collect data, obtain parental signatures and educate families on key topicsEstablish a plan to empower Head Start parents to provide for their own needsEffectively and efficiently deal with emergency needs of Head Start children and familiesServe as a liaison between the Head Start centers and the home of the familiesEncourage parental involvement to participate as members of the Policy Council, center parent committees, classroom volunteers, etcAct as an advocate and spokesperson for Head Start familiesProvide continued services to children and their familiesMaintain on-going contact with assigned Child Development Specialist concerning student and family needs, including progress, behavior, special needs, absences, and provide necessary support and assistance to the family, as neededReport suspected abuse or neglect, child injuries, patterns of medical neglect and related concerns to the appropriate authorities and supervisor staffSubstitute and/or provide break coverage in the classroom as neededReview and update all data related to family needs and goals using identified database on an on-going basisIf a specialist (CDS, Health, etc...) or parent has a concern regarding student's needs, the FSW is expected to support the family and appropriately refer them to community agenciesDevelop and maintain partnerships in the community to provide appropriate supports to all Head Start familiesFacilitate student transition to school age programEnsure confidentiality of information as required by federal, state, and local mandatesMaintain proper documentation of contacts and follow-up with parents, students, and agenciesQualifications:Education and Experience:BA or BS degree in Social Services, Education or Psychology required; degree in Social Work strongly preferredBilingual, Biliterate, and Bicultural strongly preferredProfessional or Other Required ClearancesValid Driver's License & reliable transportation requiredCurrent police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year requiredSalary:Project, HS1 (25-26 SY): $43,035 - $55,005/yr. / (26-27 SY): $45,300 - $57,900/yr. * Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 190 days per year (Effective 2026-27 SY, will be 200 days per year)Location:Gordon Early Literacy Center: 351 Kersey Street, Coatesville, PA 19320LBEqual Opportunity EmployerChester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.