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FAMILY SERVICES WORKER
Summary

My Duties as Family Service Worker is to perform direct and indirect services to the children and families involved in the Head Start Program. The Family Service Worker performs the necessary duties required to implement the Head Start Program's Family and Community Engagement services, Health services, Additional services for Children with Disabilities, Transition services, and services to Enroll Pregnant Women. Family Service Workers also ensures the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) federal requirements are met at center level. Duties also include, administrative, clerical, and closely related support services and assisting the program's Head Start/Early Head Start Specialists.

Skills
  • Case history compilation
  • Recordkeeping
  • Dedicated support
  • Home visits
  • Decision-making
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Collaboration
  • Supervision
  • Community referrals
  • Coordination
  • Culturally-sensitive
Experience
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council Inc. | Climax, GAFamily Services Worker07/2020 - Current
  • Engage families in the family partnership process that included family assessments, identification of family strengths and needs, family partnership agreements, and family goal setting.
  • Implement the program parenting education curriculum as designed.
  • Facilitate interactive family-based group sessions with parents to help increase their knowledge and understanding of their child's growth and development.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of parent meetings, workshops, and /or community engagement activities.
  • Maintain complete, accurate and updated paper and electronic family services and health records and family contact information on all enrolled students.
  • Complete enrollment applications, review eligibility documents, and submit the documents to the specialists.
  • Complete required safety training to comply with state and federal regulations.
  • Participate in and carry out the recruitment process, in an effort to recruit eligible children.
  • Assist Program Specialist and community agencies in conducting required screenings and meetings at the center.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Mitchell County Board Of Education | Camilla, GATeacher 07/2017 - 07/2020
  • Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for Pre-K level classes.
  • Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 22 students.
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
  • Created assignments and tests to evaluate student knowledge.
  • Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
  • Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council Inc. | Mitchell, GATeacher 07/1999 - 07/2017
  • Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.
  • Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for Pre-School children.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 17 students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education and Training
Jackson State University | Jackson, MSBachelor of Science in Childcare And Family Education04/2016
Albany Technical College | Albany, GAAssociate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education01/2012
  • National Technical Honor Society Member
  • Obtained an Associate of Degree, Early Childhood Care and Education (Exceptionalities) June 1, 2012
  • Obtained an Associate of Degree, Early Childhood Care and Education (Program Administration Specialist) January 12, 2012
  • Obtained an Associate of Degree, Early Childhood Care and Education (Paraprofessional) September 16, 2011
Certifications
  • Professional Development Certificate, Health and Safety Orientation Training
  • Professional Development Certificate, Mandated Reporters: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia
  • Pediatric CPR & First Aid Training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Caregiver Fire Safety
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Southwest Georgia Community Action Council Inc.
  • Mitchell County Board Of Education

School Attended

  • Jackson State University
  • Albany Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Family Services Worker
  • Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Childcare And Family Education
    Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

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