Family Service Worker

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision of the Family Community Program Coordinator, develop, coordinate
and implement a community outreach program that includes community/business/schools
partnerships and mentoring opportunities that link our community to our students and parents.
Collaborate with other child development facilities to increase resources available and increase
parent involvement. Ensure that program services are provided to families by linking families
with the services of Health, Disabilities, Nutrition, Social Services and Mental Health activities
of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, cultivate and sustain an extensive network of partnership with local and
regional businesses, industry representatives, community organizations, and community
resource/service providers to build capacity for mentoring, internships, opportunities and
business-education collaboration.

• Recruits and enrolls children into the Head Start program. Orients parents to the goals
• and objectives of the program.
• Serve as a liaison between El Concilio and the community in order to increase community partnerships/participation at our child development facilities.
• Maintain and distribute a database of partnerships
• Link students and their families to existing programs.
• Recruit, train and match mentors/business partners with appropriate students/schools.
• Generate community awareness of community/school partnerships.
• Coordinate specific projects/meetings of site Parent GroupsRevised: 09/06/2018
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices of early childhood programs, family support, parent involvement, and community services.
• Assist with meeting requirements of federal and state contracts and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.

• Training, experience, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families.
• Training and experience in field(s) related to social, human, or family services.
• Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education; the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics
• Skilled in communicating with and motivating people
• Exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and comfort in working within the community.
• Knowledge of effective team building strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources and program that serve the needs of children and their families.
• Ability to compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally in large and small group settings.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, databases and spreadsheet software programs to develop and produce correspondence, reports, publications, presentations and projects.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with staff and clients.
• Maintain acceptable work habits (attendance, punctuality, time management, teamwork, etc.).
• Travel to homes, community, or other work related sites.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from high school and minimum of one year experience in Child Development, Social Services or related program such as community-based social services organizations or pre-school programs.
• Employee must complete an agency sponsored family development certification within 18 months of hire or provide documentation of similar certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Pediatric First Aid Certification and CPR desired.
• Valid California Drivers license.
• Department of Justice/FBI/ Child Abuse Index Clearance prior to hire,
• Megans Law Clearance.
• TB Test & Physical required upon hire
• Current MMR and Tdap Immunizations.
• Current Influenza Immunization or wavier of decline.
• Employee must arrange their own transportation. If using own vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of current auto insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long

periods of time. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 25 lbs, and reach with hands

and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Insurance: All full-time employees enjoy fully paid medical, dental and accidental life
insurances. Employees have a choice of two medical plans. Optional benefits include vision and
additional life insurance coverage at the expense of the employee.

Leave: El Concilio offers PTO (personal time off) benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year
to all permanent employees. Part-time employees leave benefits are prorated.

Other Benefits: Flexible Spending Account (PayFlex) and 401K Retirement account (John
Hancock).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION:
El Concilio is Equal opportunity Employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of
employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or medical
condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the
application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in
advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to
the examination.