What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Family Child Care Counselor position at Child Development, Inc?
Are you looking to make a difference in the everyday lives of children and families of Santa Clara County?
Is there a thirst within you to be part of an empathetic, caring, and supportive work culture that helps employees thrive?
Do you have 1 to 3 years of civic engagement, social work, or community program experience?
If you answered YES this might be the fit for YOU!
Child Development, Inc. (CDI) is actively seeking a new dedicated, empathetic, and mission driven individual to join our growing family support team as an ASSOCIATE FAMILY CHILD CARE COUNSELOR in San Jose, CA!
CDI's mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families, providing them the opportunity to build a better future. Our Choices for Children (CFC) program helps low-income families in Santa Clara County gain access to subsidized childcare and other community of support services while they work, look for employment, or improve their education.
Overview of what we are looking for:
An individual with a desire to work in a social services industry, supporting the children and families of Santa Clara County by providing support to families seeking or receiving child care assistance through the Alternative Payment Programs available in the county.
Some key deliverables:
- Interview families to determine their needs for child care services; assess, determine, and verify eligibility
- Enroll families into the Alternative Payment Programs in accordance with the CA Department of Social Services guidelines, i.e., Title V regulations/Funding Terms and Conditions
- Assess the needs for community services; provide information and refer families to services that support their stability
- Maintain family and/or provider files and keep information current
- Reporting, documentation, and special projects as needed by contracts and governing authorities
What you bring to the table:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in social work or community programs
- BS./B.A. with an emphasis in social work, social services, child development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with great attention to detail
- Proficiency in computer software and database management systems
- Multi-lingual and candidates with diverse experiences, values, ideas, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives strongly encouraged and embraced
What you'll enjoy as an employee at Child Development, Inc.:
- Strong starting pay in the range of $31.00 to $40.00 per hour
- 100% paid medical for YOU
- 80% paid medical for your dependents
- 80% paid dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents
- 401K with up to 4% matching and NO vesting period
- 10 vacation days annually
- 10 sick days annually
- 11 paid company holidays
- Actual work/life balance with a culture of caring (no buzz words here)
- Flexible schedules
Child Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Salary : $31 - $40
