Intake Worker, Head Start

POSITION TITLE: INTAKE WORKER, HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

LOCATION: SUMNER HEAD START, 215 BASSETT STREET, SYRACUSE

REPORTS TO: ERSEA COORDINATOR

SCHEDULE: PART-TIME, WEEKDAYS 20 25 HRS/WEEK, 52 WEEKS/YEAR, flexible hours STARTING PAY RANGE: $18.00 TO $20.00 PER HOUR

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of experience or formal education in social work, human services, or community/family services. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid personal computer skills. Experience working with low-income families. Knowledge of agencies and services available to address the needs of families in Onondaga County. A valid New York State driver license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts in compliance with federal guidelines, including discussing Head Start / Early Head Start program options and services with potential clients, and completion of intakes, health and dental histories, and nutritional assessments to prepare families and children for entrance into the program.
2. Provide information to interested families regarding eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, wait list status, and selection criteria.
3. Complete intake process with families to ensure all required documents are submitted for application/enrollment process.
4. Maintain data and statistics in agency database. Submit monthly statistics report and monthly attendance analysis to site supervisors. Complete all required documentation.
5. Attend student placement meetings with other program staff.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

To apply, or for more information: please visit:

www.peace-caa.org or contact Jamie Colucci, Recruiter, at jcolucci@peace-caa.org or 315-634-3727