Family Service Worker

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is hiring a Family Service Worker to help families reach their goals and support children’s development within the family and culture. This entry-level role focuses on enrollment in Early Head Start/Head Start and community advocacy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a credential within 18 months. The position includes a full-time schedule with competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to a caring, supportive program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in social services or related field with two years experience preferred.
• Within eighteen months of hire, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports parents to identify and meet their goals while nurturing children's development within the family context.
• Advocates for communities supportive of children and families of all cultures.
• Assists families with enrollment into the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

Skills

Phone skills

Driver's license

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Associate degree in social services or related field with two years experience

Credential in social work / human services within 18 months

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRING A FAMILY SERVICE WORKER

The Family Service Worker supports parents as they identify and meet their own goals, nurtures the development of their children in the context of their family and culture, and advocates for communities that are supportive of children and families of all cultures. The Family Service Worker position is an entry level case management position that also assists families with enrollment into the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in social services or a related field with two years experience preferred.
• Family Service Workers must have, within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Training provided by Arkansas Early Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a working telephone or cell phone
• Must have a valid driver's license with a minimum of liability insurance
• General knowledge of computers and computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe etc.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT:

Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

Salary: $18.14 - $20.16 per hour