Community Action Program for Madison County, Inc.

Job title:

Early Head Start Family Support Worker

Brief Job Description:

Position Title: Early Head Start Family Support Worker
Agency: Community Action Partnership
Classification: Non-Exempt

Agency:
Community Action Partnership for Madison County Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency that serves
Madison, Herkimer, Oneida and Chenango counties. The agency has programs funded by New York
State, federal, and Madison County grants. Some of the primary programs offered by the agency are
Healthy Families, Early Head Start, WIC, Housing and Kinship.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Family Support Worker position exists to establish positive, supportive and reciprocal relationships
with families and children. This is a full time position (37.5 hrs.), eligible for benefits. The position will
be based in the Canastota office.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide home visiting services to 10-12 families.
• Provide and participate in hands-on activities that focus on promoting positive parent-child
interaction and school readiness.
• Provide appropriate health, mental health, nutrition and disability information to families.
• Assist families in goal setting and make appropriate referrals for the family to achieve their
goals.
• Arrange visits at times convenient to participants, including evenings.
• Participate in and/or coordinate playgroups for EHS families at least twice monthly.
• Keep home visit records/files
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation as required by the program
• Plan and implement visits following Head Start Program Performance Standards and CAP
policies and procedures
• Prepare for home visits by organizing approved program curriculum, individualized
resources and supplies, and required paperwork as needed.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum Home Visitor CDA or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework completed as
part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2 year’s experience working with families and /or children preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license evidencing safe driving history and a reliable vehicle.

Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the
outcome of the check. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your
resume, cover letter to: HR@capmadco.org. CAP is an EOE/AAE.

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to HR@capmadco.org.