FAMILY SERVICE WORKER

OlyCAP; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

OlyCAP is seeking a Family Service Worker in Port Townsend, WA to deliver family services, promote parent involvement, and collaborate with a diverse community. You will maintain confidential records, report suspected abuse, and follow program health and safety practices.

The role requires a BA in a related field and two years of social service experience, with additional required training and background checks to support children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Family Services, Social Work, Human Services or Human Development, or a related field, plus two years Social Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family services in social services, health and parent involvement.
• “Maintain confidentiality.”
• “Report suspected child abuse and neglect in collaboration with the Family Service Coordinator.”
• Promote active parent involvement in the program.
• Work with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate records per program policies and procedures.
• Promote and follow health and safety practices.
• Participate in development and implementation of codes of cooperation.
• Know and follow program calendar and personal work schedule.

Skills

Independent learning

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Conflict resolution

Intermediate computer skills

Health care knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

BA in Family Services / Social Work / Human Services / Human Development or related field

Job description

# FAMILY SERVICE WORKERPORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368**RESPONSIBILITIES:** The Family Service Worker is responsible for the delivery of family services in the areas of social services, health and parent involvement. The Family Service Worker is responsible for proactive participation in center/social service jobs as assigned to support the overall operations of the program.1. Maintain confidentiality.2. Report suspected child abuse and neglect, working in conjunction with Family Service Coordinator.3. Promote and ensure active parent involvement in the program.4. Demonstrate ability to work with a variety of people from various socioeconomic, educational and experiential backgrounds.5. Develop and maintain accurate records in accordance with program policies and procedures.6. Promote and follow current program health and safety practices.7. Participate in development and implementation of center and program’s codes of cooperation.8. Have knowledge of and be responsible for information contained in the program calendar and personal work schedule.## Qualifications**KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Ability to learn independently and problem solve.2. Ability to work with people of diverse social economic backgrounds.3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.4. Demonstrated skill in using and teaching conflict resolution and negotiation skills.5. Intermediate computer skills.6. Knowledge of child and family health care which includes preventative, early intervention, health maintenance practices.7. Excellent communication skills.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Bachelor of Arts in Family Services, Social Work, Human Services or Human Development, or a related field, plus two years Social Service experience.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:**1. By employment date, provide proof of a negative TB skin test or equivalent2. By employment date, provide proof of MMR vaccination or measles immunity.3. By employment date, satisfactory results from the criminal background check, as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Act.4. Prior to date of hire, obtain a Portable Background Check through MERIT.5. By employment date, provide copies of State driver’s license, insurable driving record, and proof of current auto insurance.6. Complete BBP, CAN, licensing orientation, center orientation, safe sleep, and disaster preparedness training prior to being with program children and families.7. Within 30 days of employment date, obtain a health exam verification.8. Within 30 days of employment date, obtain a Food Handler’s Permit.9. Within 30 days of hire, obtain interrater reliability in Teaching Strategies GOLD.10. Within 90 days of employment date, obtain First Aid and hands-on Adult/Child CPR cards.11. Complete 10 hours of STARS-approved training each year as specified by licensing requirements.## Preference:## COVID-19 vaccinated.Job Type: Full-timePay: $20.96 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insurance###