Family Service & Engagement Worker

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Plainview (TX); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous paid holiday

Employee recognition program

Paid time off & paid sick days

Free preventive services & wellness

Medical, dental, and vision for depend

Health Savings Account

Life + disability options

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine & Concierge Services

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage & cell reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is seeking a Family Service Worker to partner with families, assess needs, and connect them with program and community services.

You will promote school readiness, supervise children, and maintain health and safety standards in all settings, including buses and classrooms. Bilingual English/Spanish is required for Migrant programs; an associate degree or 18-month credential in social work or related field is expected within 18 months of hire.

Competenze

• Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field within 18 months of hire.
• Associate degree in ECE or related field preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in an early childhood education environment preferred.
• Experience with culturally diverse and low-income families preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for Migrant programs; preferred for Early Head Start.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with families in a partnership process to identify needs, interests, strengths, and resources.
• Act as liaison to program and community services to promote family well-being.
• Conduct family engagement services and activities in the family’s preferred language.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success.
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times and maintain health and safety regulations.

Conoscenze

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience in ECE

Computer skills (MS Office, web-based)

Formazione

Credential in social work or related field

Associate degree in ECE or related field (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Descrizione del lavoro

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

Position Summary

The Family Service Worker will collaborate with families in a partnership process that identifies the family needs, interests, strengths, goals, and resources needed to support the family’s well-being. The Family Service and Engagement Worker is the family’s liaison to program and community services and will connect assigned families to services that promote healthy, safety, and economic stability. The Family Service and Engagement Worker will be expected to conduct family engagement services and activities in the family’s preferred language to the extent possible. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education /Background:

• Within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field is required.
• An associate degree in early childhood education (ECE), social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working in an early childhood education environment also preferred.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse and low-income families preferred.

Other requirements:

• Use of computer, computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for Migrant programs; preferred for Early Head Start.
• Certified as state CPR & First Aid Trainer with 1 year of hire date.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.