What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Clover Park School District?
Hourly Wage Range - $35.34 / hr - $38.65 / hr Hours per Day - 7.0 Days per Year - 194
Shift - 8 : 00am - 3 : 30pmCLASS SPECIFICATIONI. IDENTIFYING INFORMATIONA. Class Title : B. Classification Level : ECEAP Family Support Specialist PT-4C. Reports to : C. Working TitleBuilding Administrator II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT Under general supervision of the building administrator, provides outreach to families for recruitment and enrollment of eligible children. Provides assistance to families in their efforts to improve the condition and quality of family life. Coordinates all components to facilitate implementation of program goals.III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Organizes social services, family involvement and mental health components for the ECEAP program at assigned school.2. Conducts outreach into community served by assigned school. Recruits children and families for the program. Completes initial parent interview and determines program eligibility.3. Identifies families with social service needs, provides current information on community resources and assists families in working with agencies or community organizations to meet those needs. Serves as advocate or spokesperson for families.4. Provides counseling or referral, emergency assistance and crisis intervention services. May transport child and family for needed services.5. Coordinates family volunteer component of program. Facilitates the involvement of parents in the program and maintains records of all volunteer hours.6. Plans and delivers monthly training sessions for ECEAP families, including parenting skills, child growth and development and other topics as required.7. Conducts visits and provides home visits and instruction according to work plan requirements, or as needed.8. Maintains accurate records, including enrollment information, family assessment, health records, referral to outside agencies and follow-up data. Provides reports as required.9. Provides ECEAP program orientation to parents and families as to their rights ands responsibilities in ECEAP; encourages parents to participate in decisions concerning the content and direction of the program.10. Attends in-service training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled. Participates in staffing (quarterly mental health reviews) for each family.11. Assists ECEAP Teacher with classroom instruction and other activities such as preparing meals and snacks, as needed.12. Performs other duties as assigned.The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA. Education and Experience1. A two or four year degree in the field of adult education, human development, human services, public health, health education, nursing, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or a related field from an accredited public or private institution of higher education and a minimum of two years of successful, relevant, documented work experience with adults and / or parents or 2. A two year degree in any field from an accredited public or private institution of higher education, and at least 30 quarter units or the equivalent semester hours in the fields of adult education, human development, human services, social work, nursing, public health, health education, early childhood education, child development or a related field and three years of successful work experience with adults and / or parents.B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Knowledge of county resources for families and appropriate referral procedures. 2. Ability to effectively communicate with pre-school age children, family members, outside agencies, coworkers and other building staff in a diverse environment. 3. Ability to organize own work and work independently. 4. Ability to understand the school district and its relationship to the community. 5. Ability to lift 20 pounds and push / pull 40 pounds. 6. Access to personal vehicle and proof of insurance.C. Certification and Licenses1. Fingerprinting and background check 2. Valid Washington State Driver's License 3. First Aid and CPR Card within three (3) months of hire. 4. Food and Beverage Handler's Card V. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1. Experience working with pre-school children and their families.VI. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a regular elementary school, out in the community, and in the homes of families in the program which are subject to frequent interruptions, uncooperative, emotionally disturbed, distraught or angry parents or family members, small crowded spaces and exposure to infectious diseases. Ability to use arms, hands and fingers; lift up to 20 pounds and push / pull 40 pounds; tolerate extreme noise levels, dust, fumes, traffic and inclement weather while driving; bend, stretch, twist, walk or reach requiring ordinary physical efforts; listen more closely than in normal daily life are all required.FLSA : Non-Exempt AFFILIATION : ESPCP JOB CLASS : Paraeducator WORK YEAR : 193
Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
Shifts are subject to changeCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTEmployment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Head Start and ECEAP programs require an additional background check prior to an offer for employment. The Portable Background Check can be initiated at https : / / apps.dcyf.wa.gov / MERIT / Home / Welcome?ReturnUrl=/merit.Federally funded?Head Start and state funded ECEAP?programs require that all staff working with children receive an initial health examination, requires that all staff working with children complete a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test or proof of Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hire, medical therapy to treat TB, or a recent negative chest x-ray and a statement from a health care provider, regular and ongoing medical care, and do not pose a risk to the young children (ages 0-5) or pregnant mothers that our program serves. Head Start requires this documentation prior to employment. ECEAP requires documentation within the first 30 days of employment.All?Head?Start?and?ECEAP?staff to provide specific immunization documentation related to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) by January 31, 2022 (RCW 43.216.690). INSURANCE BENEFITS Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https : / / www.hca.wa.gov / employee-retiree-benefits / school-employees for information on available benefit options.RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Click on the link https : / / www.drs.wa.gov / plan / dcp / for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341 : Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154
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