Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
8/5/2026
Location:
Itinerant
Closing Date:
08/12/2026
County:
Braxton County Schools
POSITION: Head Start Family Services Provider-Two Positions!
CLASSIFICATION: Professional
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Director
EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT: 200-day contract
SALARY: State Minimum Salary Schedule Total Compensation Package can be found here: https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment
EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 12, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Early Childhood Education Degree and certification, social work degree, or behavioral services degree.
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Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
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Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
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Perform the job duties set forth below.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Family Services Provider will coordinate, plan, and assist in providing social services to Head Start children and families in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Actively recruit eligible Head Start children for the program and maintain enrollment.
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Provide and coordinate parent trainings for parent groups.
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Serve as a family service liaison between families and Head Start.
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Maintain detailed data on academic, attendance, social, and health services for families.
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Coordinate recruitment of children for Head Start and provide social services to families.
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Complete at least two home visits a year with assigned families and development and maintain family goals;
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Collaborate with HS management team to coordinate parent trainings, meetings, and activities;
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Maintain information on available community resources and make appropriate referrals to assure delivery of needed services.
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Assist Head Start coach with training for Head Start.
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Assist classroom teachers with supplies; complete requisitions;
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Attend monthly policy council meetings;
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Assist HS coach with parent training activities in accordance with the training calendar.
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Plan and present staff and parent training to ensure compliance with all program standards;
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Assist in collection of health, dental and social services data. Maintain database of information.
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Complete timely reports to director on self-assessment, community assessment, and other progress towards HS goals.
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Aid families in meeting dental, medical and social service needs when families are unable to do on their own.
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Coordinate social service referrals and provide follow-ups in social service areas for Head Start families.
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Collaborate with DHHR.
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Coordinate and plan volunteer luncheons and programs for students and families;
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Research by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information;
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Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information;
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Enter HSFIS data. Gather, compile, and enter information for PIR.
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Work collaboratively with Head Start coach to plan and present bus safety training, center committee activities, monthly newsletter and parent/family engagement calendars;
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Plan culminating activities for classrooms and volunteers;
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Maintain professional technical knowledge by attending relevant trainings as well as relevant workshops;
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Attend in-state and out-of-state meetings as required by director;
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Travel county and work a flexible schedule such as required for participation at workshops;
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Meet with HS director at least monthly;
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Assist with HS enrollment procedures; and
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Other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director or Superintendent of Schools
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10- pounds of materials.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are the representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently hold this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Revised July 2024
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
TO APPLY:
Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district webside at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minumum of five business days.
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.
