What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Focused Case Manager - Early Education and Care position at 18 Degrees?
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
· Develop Individual Family Plans (IFP’s) for each family to specify services and create goals, action steps, and timeframe for achievement. Review IFP’s with families regularly to update and adjust as family's needs and goals change.· Develop, coordinate, facilitate parenting classes, educational supports, social supports (grandparent group, English language learner).
· Case management for parents under 24 includes participation in school, employment, childcare activities, and parenting supports.
· Collaborate with services already being received and provide referrals to additional supports as needed.
· Participate in Parent Advisory Meetings.
· Develop and facilitate engagement activities for families including classes, developmental programs or forums, social events, community engagements, field trips, and monthly collaborative events with Childcare Programs or Family Resource Center.
· Maintain documentation of all communication with partner agencies (DCF, DTA, EOHLC, CTF, shelters) for priority populations.
· Case management for Families Experiencing Homelessness includes partnership with homeless shelters, EOHLC, DTA, DCG and other partners. (skill building programs include life skills, parenting workshops, play and support groups and enrichment activities and supports in their communities)
Education Required:Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with 2-3 years of experience Experience: Working with struggling families, parents of young children, community services and resources. Previous Early Childhood experience preferred. Bilingual skills in Spanish, French, Portuguese or Haitian Creole a plus.
Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit our website at www.18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.69 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
