Job Description

FY26: Family Service Worker, Pre-K/Head Start Unit, 8hrs/10mos, Ad closes 11/21/25

Job Specific Information

This position is responsible for supporting families through enrollment, goal-setting, and access to community resources. This role involves building relationships with families, maintaining accurate records, providing support services, and coordinating training opportunities. Works closely with social workers, educators, counselors, and other professionals to support students and families in the Pre-K/Head Start programs. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and committed to helping students and families thrive. The wage range for this position is between$23.61 and$33.25 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

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Summary Description:

Under supervision of the Social Service Supervisor, assists in recruiting and enrolling eligible families for the Prekindergarten/Head Start program. Develops, monitors, and supports provides follow up to implementation of Family Partnership Agreements (FPA^s) for Head Start families. Maintain computer databases to track contacts with families and progress towards goals in the FPA, and to generate monthly reports, FPA^s, registration, and enrollments. Coordinates access to community resources information and follow-up. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. Plans and implements parent training sessions in areas such as literacy, violence prevention, and child development. Maintains confidential family records. Provides other support services when necessary. Physical Demands: Ability to handle materials and equipment necessary to conduct parent training sessions. Crisis intervention may require transporting emergency food, clothing, etc., to families. Ability to conduct home visit and meet with families in the community. Special Requirements: Occasional evening or Saturday registration work or work with families may be required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience:

High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Coursework in early childhood development, social services, or related field required. Experience in family service or community action programs. Experience working with current office computing hardware and software products required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial Class-C driver^s license.

Job

School Instructional Support

Job Grade

13 Optimal Qualified

Organization

Offices

Primary Location

Multiple Locations

Schedule

Part-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Nov 12, 2025, 5:16:36 PM - Nov 21, 2025, 10:59:00 PM