Family Services Coordinator

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 per year.

This is a full time position.

Duties

It's always an incredible day at the Wilder Child Development Center! It is the mission of the Child Development Center to provide exceptional care to children ages 16 months to Kindergarten for families from all backgrounds in the Greater St. Paul area. We partner with families in offering holistic support and ensuring that all children are afforded educational equity. The center supports a learning environment focused on the development of skills and support for each individual in meeting their goals and milestones. Our philosophy is based on the belief that all learning occurs within relationships. The Center promotes a trusting, respectful relationship between children, families, and teachers. We continually recognize the diverse needs, abilities, interests, and cultures in our setting, where each child and family is valued and respected as a contributor in the classroom environment.

The Family Service Coordinator plays a pivotal role in implementing a whole-family approach to ensure the delivery of comprehensive health and social services to enrolled children and their families. With a strong focus on fostering family engagement, the Family Services Coordinator collaborates with Wilder Programs, community service partners, schools, and county departments to provide a holistic support system.

The Family Services Coordinator actively assist families by providing information, education, and connections to vital community resources, such as mental health and education support, as well as childcare assistance. By offering support, empowerment, and advocacy, the coordinator guides parents and families through the complexities of service systems, facilitating their successful navigation.

The Child Development Center is part of Wilder’s Economic Stability and Aging Services (ESAS) division that focuses on stability and wellness throughout the lifespan, from prenatal to older adults. ESAS takes a culturally-responsive, strengths-based approach to serving people and their families through prenatal and early childhood education, housing and wealth creation, healthy aging, and community-focused school and family supports. Join a team who brings their diverse identities, cultures, lived experiences and skills to provide economic stability and aging services are impactful for the whole family.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or an AA degree with 3 years of experience working with diverse families.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, value diversity and approach others with respect, empathy and care.

Must have ability to work independently be proactive in asking questions or seeking clarification as needed, work efficiently and manage time effectively.

BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Wilder

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
• Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
• Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on “Return to Career Center” at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.