Early Care and Education Case Worker

Santa Barbara County Education Office; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

CalPERS pension plan

Job summary

Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking an Early Care and Education Case Worker to determine eligibility for subsidized programs and enroll eligible children and families. You will connect families to services and advocate on their behalf.

The role requires strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with partner agencies. A high school diploma and experience in human or social services are needed, with a pension-benefit program provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 12 semester units in business/public/non-profit administration; social sciences, human services, or related field preferred.
• Two years of clerical or direct service experience in human or social services.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, determines families’ eligibility for subsidized child care programs and other Early Care and Education programs offered through the Santa Barbara County Education Office.
• Enrolls and registers eligible children and families and provides a wide range of services and support to program participants.
• Collaborates with supervisor, colleagues, and partner agencies, and represents SBCEO at community events.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

12 semester units in business/public/non-profit administration or related field

Job description

Join our team as an Early Care and Education Case Worker!

Help Santa Barbara County families take the first step toward quality child care and early education. As an Early Care and Education Case Worker, you’ll determine eligibility for subsidized programs, guide families through enrollment, and serve as their advocate by connecting them to additional services and keeping their files accurate. Along the way, you’ll work with your supervisor, colleagues, and partner agencies, and represent SBCEO at community events, providing patient, culturally sensitive service to the families who count on us.

For more details about the position, please refer to the position announcement. You may also contact Nicole Leick, Classified Human Resources Analyst, at [e-mail] or [phone], ext. 5225 with questions.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a dependable, punctual, caring professional with well-developed communication skills who uses tact, patience, and courtesy in a culturally sensitive manner. You can prioritize tasks and are motivated to complete work with accuracy, by established deadlines. You are a continuous learner with the flexibility to adapt to evolving program guidelines and work methods. You are committed to providing the best service available to program participants and service providers.

General Description

Under general supervision, determines families’ eligibility for subsidized child care programs and other Early Care and Education programs offered through the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Enrolls and registers eligible children and families and provides a wide range of services and support to program participants.

Requirements

Education: Possession of a high school diploma is required. Completion of 12 semester units of college coursework in business, public, or non-profit administration; social sciences, human services, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Two years of clerical or direct service experience in human or social services.

Comments and Other Information

Compensation: $55,140.00 - $63,588.00 annually (salary step increase upon successful completion of 6 month probationary period).

• Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee)
• defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System)