Head Start Family Worker - Syracuse east side

SCHEDULE:  Full-time, weekdays, starting 8/4/25

LOCATION:  215 Bassett Street, Syracuse, NY

STARTING PAY RANGE:  $19.22 to $21.52 per hour, depending on qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-year degree in Social Work, Human Services or other related field, or a Family Development Credential, or equivalent formal education or training.
  • 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 and reliable transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide crisis-intervention or counseling services as needed to assigned families of enrolled preschool children. Refer families to other services as needed.
  • Help families to set goals, and implement Family Partnership Agreements.
  • Conduct at least three home visits per year for each family on the caseload.
  • Document all case notes in database.

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