Family Services Worker III (Early Intervention & School Readiness Coordinator) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4850182) Apply  Family Services Worker III (Early Intervention & School Readiness Coordinator) Salary $54,601.00 - $89,031.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12891 Department Human Services Division Division of Social Services Opening Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The City of Norfolk’s Department of Human Services (NDHS) provides a wide range of essential services to its citizens. These services are crucial in supporting the wellbeing of the community and ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. NDHS is committed to providing such comprehensive support to its citizens. The Home-Based Childcare Network (HCN) is a unit responsible for monitoring the compliance of an intensive training and licensure process for individuals seeking to provide childcare in their home. We also specialize in initiatives relative to early childhood development and education. The HCN is seeking an Early Intervention & School Readiness Coordinator, who will play a crucial role in supporting children and families in achieving optimal developmental milestones and preparing for a successful transition to school. This position involves coordinating early intervention services, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing programs that promote school readiness for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of child development, effective communication skills, and a passion for empowering families. Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $54,601.00 - $62,791.15 Essential Functions + Program Coordination: - Develop, implement, and evaluate early intervention and school readiness programs. - Coordinate services and resources for children and families, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness. - Monitor program outcomes and make data-driven recommendations for improvements. + Family Engagement: - Build strong relationships with families, providing support and guidance in navigating early childhood services. - Organize workshops, training sessions, and informational events for parents and caregivers + Collaboration: - Work closely with educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations to align services and resources. - Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive support for children. + Assessment & Planning: - Conduct developmental screenings and assessments to identify children needing early intervention services. - Create individualized service plans in collaboration with families and relevant professionals. + Advocacy and Education: - Advocate for policies and practices that support early childhood development and school readiness. - Provide training and professional development for staff on early intervention strategies and best practices. + Resource Management: - Maintain an updated database of resources and services available for families and children. - Manage program budgets and ensure compliance with funding requirements. Education/Experience Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field and minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable. Three (3) years experience in Social Work/Human Services Additional Information & Requirements PREFERRED: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field. + Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, CPS intervention services, self-sufficiency services, intensive in-home services or a related field. + Strong knowledge of child development principles, early intervention strategies, and school readiness indicators. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. + Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and build rapport with families. + Proficient in using technology and data management systems. + Certified as a VDSS Family Engagement Coordinator. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 04 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 05 Do you currently reside in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area? + Yes + No 06 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 07 Do you possess a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in a Human Services field? + Yes + No 08 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 09 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran 10 Are you a qualified military spouse? (An individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being a spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces) + Yes + No 11 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 12 A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? + I have been convicted of a felony + I have been convicted of a misdemeanor + I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor + I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor 13 If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. 14 How many years of experience do you have in Social Work/Human Services? + 0-3 years + 3+ years 15 How many years of experience do you have in early childhood education, CPS intervention services, self-sufficiency services, intensive in-home services or a related field? + 0-3 years + 3+ years 16 Dou have knowledge of child development principles, early intervention strategies, and school readiness indicators? + Yes + No 17 Are you certified as a VDSS Family Engagement Coordinator? + Yes + No 18 Please describe your experience with family engagement. 19 How many years of experience do you have with collaboration, building resources and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings (i.e. committees, workgroups, Councils, etc.)? + No experience + 1-3 years + 3+ years 20 Please describe your experience in early intervention strategies, early childhood development, early childhood education or a similar field?. 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