Family Partner (Unadilla/Morris)

Opportunities for Otsego; Town of Unadilla (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Opportunities for Otsego is seeking a Family Partner to work at Unadilla and Morris Head Start Centers. You will collaborate with families and staff to promote preschooler development and kindergarten readiness.

The role involves linking families to health and social supports, coordinating family events, and conducting home visits with each family at least twice per program year. Some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience applying human services or family services concepts in community settings.
• Understanding of child development and family engagement strategies.
• Ability to coordinate services and connect families to community resources.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with staff, families, and specialists to set family goals and plans.
• Link families to community supports, healthcare, and resources based on needs.
• Coordinate family engagement events and conduct home visits at least twice per year.
• Promote program participation by outreach to communities and service providers.
• Assist with classroom activities as needed.

Connaissances

Client service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Discretion/Judgment

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED/HSED

Family Development credential

Description du poste

Position: Family Partner (Unadilla/Morris)

Location: Unadilla, NY

Job Id:424

# of Openings:1

Family Partner

Head Start is seeking caring and resourceful individuals to work closely with families to promote their preschooler’s overall development and prepare them for kindergarten and life beyond school.

As Family Partner you will:

• Collaborate with classroom staff, program specialists, and families to develop child and family goals plans
• Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs
• Coordinate family engagement events (e.g. program orientation, parent groups) and conduct home visits with each assigned family at least twice per program year.
• Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers
• Assist with classroom activities as needed

This position is located at our Unadilla and Morris Head Start Centers, has school breaks and summers off, and is given access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED/HSED and equivalent experience/education in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of related experience in human services; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Expected Skills

Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; specialized knowledge of the field; consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; work predominantly varied in character

Working Conditions

Typical office and pre-school environment and equipment; local travel; work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood illness

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)