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    "description": "<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year! </span></em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Sieda Community Action is currently accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Family Service Worker position<span> </span>for the Head Start Partnership at Cardinal Community School District.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SUMMARY:</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>The Family Service Worker position works with the family to identify strengths, establish goals, and develop short-term objectives. Assists families in meeting programmatic requirements concerning health services and engages family throughout all aspects of the Head Start program. Has primary responsibility for on-going recruitment in their county.</span></em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">ADDITIONAL TRAINING:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Obtain Family Development Specialist certification which does not require ongoing CEUs.</span></li>\n<li><span>Must complete required training hours annually, per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations &amp; Head Start Performance Standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.</span></li>\n<li><span>All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions.</span></li>\n<li><span>Participates in pre-service, in-service/other trainings, AEA staffing, staff meetings, and committee work as required.</span></li>\n<li><span>Seeks out professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and by utilizing available resources and training opportunities.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">OTHER:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Head Start employees must pass a Pre-Employment state criminal record check, then successfully pass a state criminal record check every 2 years while employed in the Child Development unit.</span></li>\n<li><span>Head Start employees must pass a federal criminal record check with-in 6 weeks of employment, then successfully pass a federal criminal record check every 4 years while employed in the Head Start Program.</span></li>\n<li><span>Travel is required both in and outside the service area.  Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:</span></p>\n<p><span>The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required to be considered for this position.  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">FORMAL EDUCATION:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Social Work, or related field required.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Obtain Family Development Specialist certification within 2 years of employment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">EXPERIENCE:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Minimum of two years experience working with children and families in a similar capacity. Experience in Head Start preferred.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:</span><span>  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, including, but not limited to, Word, Outlook, and Lync.  </span></li>\n<li><span>Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Windows based operating system.  </span></li>\n<li><span>Must collect, enter, and update data into ChildPlus.net an existing Head Start management program with minimal training.</span></li>\n<li><span>May collect, enter, and update data into Teaching Strategies GOLD an existing online early childhood assessment program with minimal training.</span></li>\n<li><span>Must perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary range for this position is $19.02-$22.35</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold\">Taking applications until June 16, 2026.  Sieda requires resumes for all positions in the organization. Please be certain your resume is complete, up-to-date, and includes dates of employment for past positions. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>For additional information please contact:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Ranae Banicky </span></p>\n<p><span>Sieda Child Development Assistant Director </span></p>\n<p><span>641-682-8741</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> </a></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px\"><strong>Full Job Description</strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold\">JOB TITLE:      <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Head Start Family Service Worker</span></span>                               UNIT: <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Child Development</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold\">REPORTS TO:    <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Head Start Center Supervisor</span></span>                                     FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold\">SUMMARY:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> </span></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">The Family Service Worker position works with the family to identify strengths, establish goals, and develop short-term objectives. Assists families in meeting programmatic requirements concerning health services and engages family throughout all aspects of the Head Start program. Has primary responsibility for on-going recruitment in their county.</span></em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">DUTIES:  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Performs multiple duties requiring moderate skills as follows:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Completes, at minimum, 2 home visits with each enrolled family.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Helps parents in the local parent groups to develop meaningful involvement in the Head Start program. Including, but not limited to parent meetings, classroom activities, parent orientation, and literacy activities. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Meets regularly with teachers to share relevant information regarding children and families.  Maintains regular communication with all center staff, Head Start management team, and community partners to ensure the highest quality services to children and families.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Contacts families when children are absent for 3 consecutive days.  Follows up with families to insure child attends program regularly and monitors county attendance monthly.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Assists families in identifying strengths, establishing goals, developing short-term objectives through family partnership agreements. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintains accurate records and submits reports in a timely fashion to the correct staff. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Has regular contact with each family to determine support needed, and identify resources available.  Refers families to appropriate community resources when need is identified. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintains on-going intakes and submits to the Enrollment Specialist as soon as completed. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintains full familiarity with Sieda and Child Development Unit policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and DHS licensing regulations, and reports immediately to the Center Supervisor any deviations from these guidelines.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Participates in all in-services and other workshops as scheduled, and provides recommendations/suggestions as requested. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Serves as a substitute in Head Start classrooms when staff are absent and no other substitutes are available.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Serves as bus monitor as needed. Follows child pick-up policy and procedure. Provides appropriate supervision and guidance of children while on the bus. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintains regular attendance to assure continuity for staff and families.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Provides follow-up on referrals, and documents as required. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Generates, collects, and enters In-kind into ChildPlus.net database for assigned sites/centers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Other duties determined necessary to support the Child Development Team in achieving goals for the Head Start program. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">INDEPENDENT ACTION: </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Receives periodic supervision regarding task guidelines and completion.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Limited independent decision-making authority.   </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">ADDITIONAL TRAINING:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Obtain Family Development Specialist certification which does not require ongoing CEUs.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Must complete required training hours annually, per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations &amp; Head Start Performance Standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Participates in pre-service, in-service/other trainings, AEA staffing, staff meetings, and committee work as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Seeks out professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and by utilizing available resources and training opportunities.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">PROGRAM REPRESENTATION:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Requires varying levels of interaction with staff, customers and other agencies in a role where they represent a single program.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">PROGRAM DESIGN AND PLANNING:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Involved in the planning of the Head Start program reflective of his/her job responsibilities.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Not responsible for direction/training for program personnel.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; text-decoration: underline\">OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Supports and models the agency’s and unit’s mission, vision, and values.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain a regular attendance pattern to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Demonstrate professional behavior at all times including appearance and maintaining an orderly functioning classroom and office areas.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Treat all individuals in a courteous, non-judgmental, reasonable and confidential manner.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Must uphold the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and Head Start Standards of Conduct.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Accepts responsibility as a member of the team and works cooperatively with all staff for the benefit of children and their families to meet identified goals.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">LANGUAGE SKILLS:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to speak comfortably and effectively one-to-one or in group settings.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to demonstrate good listening skills. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to respond effectively to customer/staff complaints.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">REASONING ABILITY:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and take appropriate action based on compliance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to convey information to staff, parents and members of the local community.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, move quickly, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds, climb stairs, pick up and move children and/or equipment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Vision abilities required by this job include close, distant and peripheral vision.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Head Start employees must pass a Pre-Employment Physical and TB Screen, then successfully pass a physical exam and TB screen every 3 years while employed in the Head Start Program.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The work environment is both inside and outside.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">OTHER:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Head Start employees must pass a Pre-Employment state criminal record check, then successfully pass a state criminal record check every 2 years while employed in the Child Development unit.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Head Start employees must pass a federal criminal record check with-in 6 weeks of employment, then successfully pass a federal criminal record check every 4 years while employed in the Head Start Program.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Travel is required both in and outside the service area.  Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; 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