Bilingual Spanish/English Head Start Pathway Specialist III

Community Action Council; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Action Council in Lexington, KY seeks a Head Start Pathway Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for families in line with Head Start Program Performance Standards. The role supports individuals and families facing various challenges through the Family Partnership and Agreement Plan.

The position coordinates services and activities with families and communities to foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being, advancing outcomes for children and families in a

Qualifications

• Pathway I requires a bachelor's degree and one year of ECS case management experience.
• Pathway II requires an associate degree and one year of ECS case management experience.
• Pathway III requires a high school diploma or GED and within 18 months a related credential.

Responsabilités

• Works independently on comprehensive case management activities for families per Head Start standards.
• Advises and assists individuals and families with diverse issues and challenges.
• Coordinates services with families and communities to foster strength, healthy living and well-being.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Case management

Formation

Pathway Specialist I - Bachelor's in Family Services, Human Services, Counseling, or Social Work

Pathway Specialist II - Associate degree in Family Studies, Human Services, Counseling, or Social Work

Pathway Specialist III - High school diploma or GED with credential/certification within 18 months

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Winburn Neighborhood Center - Lexington, KY 40511, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $15.56 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The Head Start Pathway Specialist works independently on comprehensive case management activities for families in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. The position advises and assists individuals and families with a variety of issues and/or challenges through the Family Partnership and Agreement Plan. The Head Start Pathway Specialist creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• A. Pathway Specialist I: Bachelor's in Family Services, Human Services, Counseling, or Social Work is required, plus one year of ECS case management experience.
• B. Pathway Specialist II: Associate degree in Family Studies, Human Services, Counseling, or Social Work is required, plus one year of ECS case management experience.
• C. Pathway Specialist III: High school diploma or GED, is required. Must obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in Social Work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.

• General understanding of community history, traditions, and beliefs is preferred.
• Understanding of the causes and effects of poverty as they apply to early growth and family relations is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of human services program management, including program planning, special needs programs, and utilizing community resources is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet and e communications are highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.