Family Service Worker - Children's Institute : Job Details

Provides support and resource services to families in accordance with their specific needs and assists with recruitment activities. Helps families to attain self-sufficiency through goal setting and family engagement activities.DUTIESSUMMARYProvides support and resource services to families in accordance with their specific needs and assists with recruitment activities. Helps families to attain self-sufficiency through goal setting and family engagement activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Recruits families for assigned ECE programs.
• Assists with follow up for families that are pending health or nutrition documentation in order to start services.
• Monitors absences and follows up with families to ensure that children are attending class on a regular basis in order to meet program requirements.
• Completes strength and needs assessment for assigned families.
• Identifies goals for families that result in self-sufficiency.
• Enhances parent's skills and understanding regarding parental engagement and activities that promote literacy.
• Provides resources and referrals to families.
• Facilitates the exchange of information between assigned families and content area specialists.
• Works with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan and conduct parent committee meetings.
• Develops and maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, early intervention services, direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, family support and referral services, or similar required
• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work or similar discipline from a four-year university required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
• Required to travel extensively to sites (> 50% of the time).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Spanish / English bilingual strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Head Start and CDE requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Working knowledge of community resources to address special needs of clients required.
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must have working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• No special vision requirements.

NOISE LEVEL

• Moderate noise

REQUIRED TRAINING

• New Hire Orientation
• AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
• Mandated Reporter

COMPENSATION:$23.88 USD - $28.66 USDIn accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.BENEFITS:

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Opportunity for growth & advancement
• Professional development & continued training
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

CONTINGENCIES:

• Influenza immunization or declination
• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
• Education verification
• Reference check
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Tuberculosis screening