Action for Boston Community Development

Human Resources Job Posting

Recruitment Bulletin # 1790
July 16, 2010

FAMILY CASE MANAGERS
East Boston Head Start

Facilitate the recruitment and enrollment of families of eligible low-income children for the Head Start program. Provide outreach, support, referrals, advocacy, and up-to-date record maintenance for Head Start families in accordance with established guidelines. Collaborate with community agencies and organizations to develop and provide needed services to Head Start families. Make periodic home visits to develop relationships, follow up on attendance, and provide necessary support services. Involve parents in program activities and opportunities. Work with component staff and community resources for referral and follow-up services regarding health, nutrition, mental health, special needs, and social needs. Provide crisis intervention services to families as needed. Maintain case files with required information on all clients. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge of the neighborhoods served by Head Start and relevant city-wide services required. Must have proven ability to keep accurate written records and documentation. Familiarity with word processing and data entry computer programs required. Must be able to attend and participate in community activities, trainings, and night meetings as needed. Ability to speak or write a relevant language preferred. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with the willingness to pursue a college degree required. Must have at least one year of experience in social services or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field, and at least one year of related experience preferred. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with children and families of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Please note: two of these positions are forty-three (43) week school year positions.

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How to Apply

Email: hr@bostonabcd.org (Please indicate the job title you’re interested in the subject line! Attachments in Microsoft Word ONLY, please.)

Please direct resumes and inquiries to:
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
Human Resources
Department 161
178 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111 

PHONE 617-357-6000
TTY 617-423-9215
FAX 617-423-7693