Gus Birdwell Elementary currently is accepting applications for a Family Services Assistant, Head Start, for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a non-exempt position. The district will pay $466 towards applicant's health insurance.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required, some college hours in social work or child development preferred, experience working with families in health or social service needs required, valid Texas driver's license or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours required, proof of current automobile liablity insurance required, Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, must be service oriented and possess problem solving skills and organizational ablilities, must be physically able to participate in moderate to high levels of physical activity, such as, but not limited to, standing for moderate to lengthy periods of time, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs), climbing, stooping, bending and reaching, must be able to tolerate contact with cleaning and sanitizing products
Responsibilities:
- Works in cooperation with other Head Start staff in assisting needs of Head Start children and families for medical, dental, nutrition, social services, safety and transportation needs
- Assists with the screening of Head Start children in height, weight, vision, hearing and hemoglobin
- Assists families in accessing social services programs
- Assists with notifying families of medical, dental and special appointments for children and supports them in attending those appointments
- Maintains documentation on program forms and shares information with parents as required
- Makes contact with parents each week (face to-face) and maintains appropriate detailed and accurate documentation of these contacts and all servies to families
- Supports program policies
- Models correct speech patterns, vocabulary, behavior ans skills for children
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality
- Facilitates year-round recruitment, application and enrollment of Head Start children
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