Family Development Worker (2379)
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct home visits, develop strengths-based assessments with families, and track service delivery using the designated agency system. Maintain accurate documentation, coordinate integrated services across multiple departments, and support families in accessing community resources and crisis assistance. Follow up on progress toward individualized goals, manage the Parent Involvement Calendar of Events, and handle outreach, recruitment, and enrollment paperwork. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, 1-3 years of social service experience, and a Family Development Credential within one year. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field
- 1-3 years - A minimum of three (3) years experience in a social service setting working with children and/or families
- Demonstrated teaching or training skills
- Capacity to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of low-income backgrounds
- Ability to work sensitively with families of diverse ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of local community resources
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
- Must receive Family Development Credential within 1 Year
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
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