Judy Center Family Resource Worker

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION : JUDY HOYER FAMILY RESOURCE WORKER

LOCATION : As assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Manager.

JOB SUMMARY : The Judy Hoyer Family Resource Worker is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to three years) contact / support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family's home and be intensive (each visit should last for at least one hour). The interventions should be family-centered and strength-based and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The activities may also include identifying and referring for contact / appointments at other supportive agencies, including health care appointments. The Family Resource Worker will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for accomplishment of children in the target age range, 0-5. This position plans, organizes, and implements programs and activities for family outreach and engagement, and coordinates activities with partner agencies.

REPORTS TO : Program Coordinator and Grant Manager

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE :

• Two years of college, with preference given to applicant with Bachelor's Degree.
• Related experience working with students.
• Maturity and experience in successfully working with children and their families.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS : These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have / be :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

OTHER DUTIES : Performs related work as required or assigned by the Program Coordinator and Grant Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS : May be subject to a flexible work schedule, including working with families on an emergency basis, evening and weekend school events, and training.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Twelve (12) month position; $26.78 per hour; 7 hours / day; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need. Grant employees are At-Will employed. Site location is flexible and will be based on the needs of the program. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION : Immediate vacancy.

APPLICATION to be completed online at : http : / / www.applitrack.com / calvert / onlineapp

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at : https : / / ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to : Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to : Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at : https : / / ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.

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