JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing family support services, including implementing, coordinating, and providing direct case management services to families enrolled in the CINHS Program following Head Start Performance Standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    Develop relationships with parents and structure services to encourage trust and respectful, ongoing two-way communication between staff and parents. This will create welcoming program environments that incorporate the unique cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds of families in the program and community.
•    Conduct outreach, recruitment, and enrollment.
•    Provide orientation on the philosophy of the program and services provided.
•    Implement strategies, including home visits to learn about families and the changing community.
•    Collaborate with families in a family partnership process that identifies needs, interests, strengths, goals, and services and resources that support family well-being, including family safety, health, and economic stability.
•    Advocate for the family and support them in advocating for themselves.
•    Follow up with the family on the progress toward meeting their goals and any needed revisions to the plan.
•    Assist with transitions to other programs, communities, and schools. 
•    Offer parents opportunities to participate in group activities based on their interests and needs, including policy groups and educational activities.
•    Identify common interests and needs of parents to plan appropriate activities.
•    Provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services.
•    Offer opportunities for parents to participate in a research-based parenting curriculum that builds on parents’ knowledge and allows them to practice parenting skills to promote children’s learning and development.  
•    Inform parents about the importance of regular attendance and partner with them, as necessary, to promote consistent attendance.
•    Support families in accessing other community resources.
•    Research and keep up to date on program and community resources.
•    Refer families to community resources and follow up on the effectiveness of referrals.
•    Promote community partnerships that will improve support for families. 
•    Assist families in crisis.
•    Contribute to effective program practices and maintain a commitment to professionalism.
•    Perform record-keeping and internal and external reporting tasks promptly and objectively.
•    Effectively utilize supervised professional development and technical assistance resources to improve competence.
•    Contribute to and participate in strategic planning, program self-assessment, and other efforts to improve program services and agency responsiveness to families.
•    Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
•    Must be familiar with Alaska Native/American Indian heritage and culture and be able to serve and effectively communicate with the children and families enrolled in the CINHS program.
•    Knowledge of state child abuse and neglect reporting laws.
•    Knowledge of health and social services guidelines.
•    Knowledge of and sensitivity to the Alaska Native Cultures.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills.
•    Basic computer proficiency skills.
•    Ability to work with diverse cultural groups and persons from urban and rural settings.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, including staff and parents, in cross-cultural situations.
•    Ability to perform the job with minimal supervision.
•    Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
•    Knowledge of basic childhood development.
•    Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
•    Flexibility concerning time and days able to work and work tasks.
•    Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    Two (2) years of experience working in the field of Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, or a related field OR an A.A. degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, OR a Family Development Credential with one (1) year of experience in Head Start or other program for children.
•    Current Alaska driver’s license. Must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record and proof of insurance.
•    CPR/ First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
•    Must complete TB and hepatitis screening exams and any required vaccinations.
•    Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by state and federal law.
•    Willingness to work in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work involves daily sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Employees must be able to respond when needed by a prompt appearance at a required location. The employee must be able to work under physically and emotionally stressed conditions and may occasionally be subject to verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence from angry, hostile, or disgruntled community or family members.  The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases.  Travel will be required.

Please email jwilson@cinhs.net for an application. Or call 907-433-1600 for more information.