Heads Start - Family Support Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); In loco; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Capital Area Head Start seeks a Family Support Specialist to empower families and support children’s development. Responsibilities include education, home visits, goal setting, and connecting families with community resources.

The role follows a school-year schedule with 1,477.5 hours and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k). Minimum education requirements range from a high school diploma with experience to a bachelor’s degree in social work

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher with experience with at risk families (2 years).
• Associates degree in human services with 1 year experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.

Mansioni

• Provide direct services to families with multiple and complex needs.
• Conduct education, home visits, goal development and connect families to resources.
• Monitor attendance and support families throughout the school year.

Conoscenze

Community resources knowledge

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Web based systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to families with multiple and complex needs. Services include education, home visits, goal development, access to community resources and attendance monitoring and support. Head Start Family Support Specialist work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $16.60 per hour. Schedules are based according to the school year and include 1477.5 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more! Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience working with at risk families
• Associate's degree in human services and 1 year of experience working with at risk families
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field or the ability to obtain one within 18 months of employment
• Significant experience/knowledge regarding community resources including emergency assistance providers, understanding of community systems and programs and ability to navigate/access them with families
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver's license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Who we are:

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What we do:

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society. We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.

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