Exploring roles in the ECE Community

I choose to state and local agencies that focuses on providing services to strengthen families such as one-on-one mentoring, parent education, support groups. These three job opportunities also assist families in evaluating and finding other community resources needed to provide for the physical and emotional needs of themselves and their families.

Three state or local organizations

1. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
2. The Children's Shelter
3. Family Service Associates

Job opportunities of interest 

I. Child Protective Services Family Based Safety Service Worker

                 Skills needed:
Knowledge of Texas Law relating to child abuse/neglect
Knowledge of early childhood learning
Must be or have been a Child Protective Specialist
Bachelor  degree

II. Parent Educator
                 Skills needed:

Ability to engage and effectively communicate with persons from diverse cultures and communities.

Strong positive communicative skills to engage and work with clients and their families effectively.

Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood or a related field.

Previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.

Must have 3 to 5 years experience in the field of social work with case management experience.

 III. Service Coordinator 

                   Skills needed:

Performance Coaching:

Defines responsibilities and expectations. Sets goals and objectives. Gives performance

feedback. Motivates for increased results.Recognizes contributions. Encourages training and development.

Team Leadership:

Fosters team cooperation. Defines team roles and responsibilities. Supports group

problem solving. Ensures progress toward goals. Acknowledges team accomplishments.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Eight (8) years experience in education, health, social work, or other related human service field

Previous direct services leadership experience