Maria Gonzalez

Family Service Liaison

Long Beach Unified School District

Long Beach

03.1999 - Current

Monitor daily attendance of children; meet with families to assist in identifying and resolving frequent absenteeism issues. Provide crisis intervention referrals and continuous support to families; observe children for signs of abuse or neglect; refer possible child abuse cases to appropriate agency. Provide a variety of health and nutrition services for children accordance with established policies and procedures; participate in the implementation of health plans for identified children. Review child immunization records and verify required immunizations are current; explain immunization laws to families; notify parents of needed immunizations assure emergency cards are completed and updated monthly. Participate in the facilitation and preparation of health screenings; schedule vision, hearing, weight and height screenings; facilitate dental screenings; obtain parental consent forms prior to scheduled dental screening appointments; provide appropriate and timely referrals to health care providers; follow-up on health care provider referrals. Participate in the daily health inspection of children; conduct visual inspections for health conditions and communicable diseases such as lice, rashes and chicken pox; notify appropriate personnel of health conditions as appropriate. Provide pertinent child and family information to be documented in Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for identified special education children. Administer routine first aid to children as needed; assist in assuring medication is dispensed according to physician instructions and District policy; utilize a variety of health instruments including thermometers, scales, vision charts and audiometers. Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports related to assigned activities and families; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. Drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work. May serve as a translator for teachers and interpret for parents and staff as assigned by the position. Attend a variety of meetings, in-service trainings and conferences; maintain current knowledge of program laws, codes, rules and regulations. Perform technical duties related to electronic data processing operations and systems for school sites and District departments. Operate a computer and assigned software applications including the student data systems, spreadsheets, and other related software. Generate various computer reports. Serve as a member of the Head Start interdisciplinary team with teachers and administrators to engage and support enrolled families and promote the Head Start program’s mission and values Promote parent-child relationships and parent involvement in the development of their child’s social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth; promote parental engagement in their child’s education including advocating for their child, education and community. Develop and sustain relationships with assigned families and serve as their primary point of contact on behalf of their child and Head Start; utilize informal and formal methods to build and maintain productive working relationships with families. Participate in the recruitment, enrollment, and orientation of families entering the Head Start program; provide a thorough orientation for parents regarding program opportunities and expectations. Conduct Family Assessments and facilitate development of Family Partnership Agreements; work with families to identify strengths, areas of need and development of goals that will positively influence parent-child relationships and the child’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth and development. Conduct home visits to contribute to enhancing the parent-child relationship and meeting the developmental needs of the child; support and assist families in addressing their own emotional, physical, educational and employment needs in order to promote and enhance the parent-child relationship; support families in times of crisis. Contribute to the planning and facilitation of family home activities to support classroom activities, family meetings and events, and parent education sessions that focus on child development and self-sufficiency issues identified by parents. Create and maintain a Family Resource Table that contributes to the emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of children and families. Mentor parents with children with special needs and/or behavioral concerns in the areas of building relationships within the educational system including communication and advocacy with teachers and administration. Make referrals and link children and parents to needed community services as identified during the Family Assessment and Family Partnership Agreement process; follow up on referrals to assure child and family needs are met. Develop relationships with community-based service providers especially targeting pregnant and parenting teen providers; access community resources for the delivery of parent education, information and group services; recruit community volunteers. Assist families in arranging for transportation to Head Start activities and community appointments to assure family participation in events and the delivery of services as needed. Lead the internal planning and involvement of parents in program transitions such as Early Head Start to Head Start and Head Start to kindergarten; develop working relationships with local schools to assist in the successful transition of children and families from Head Start to their next school of choice. Provide outside agency referrals to promote needed treatment and assure compliance with licensing and program requirements. Identify continuous improvement areas and recommend possible solutions. Assist in the planning, coordinating, facilitating and marketing of parent activities.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Family Service Liaison

Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - College Keyboarding & Documents Processing

Some College (No Degree) - Family Development Credential

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Languages

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Family Service Liaison

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - College Keyboarding & Documents Processing

Some College (No Degree) - Family Development Credential

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