Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Job Description

Position:Floater Co-Location Specialist

Location: CalWORKs Stage 1 Program (Los Angeles County)

Program: Child Care/Pre-School

Salary: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

FLSA Status:Non-exempt (40 hours per week)

Supervised by:Program Director and Program Supervisor

General Purpose

Co-Location Specialist will be responsible to certify eligibility of Stage 1 CalWORKs participants. Co-Location Specialist will be responsible to provide counseling, child care and supportive service referral to CalWORKs participants at the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). Co-Location Specialist will represent MAOF and all other APP R&R offices within L.A. County at the location(s) assigned with DPSS and will perform duties in compliance with Department of Publics Social Services Stage 1 Contract, Statement of Work.

Responsibilities:

• Certify eligibility of CalWORKs’ parents via CalSAWs, process ST1-01/Child Care Requests and Enhanced Referrals for child care services.
• Within set timelines as indicated in the CalWORKs Statement of Work, conduct child care orientation to CalWORKs’ participants as mandated by the CalWORKs Stage 1 contract.
• Provide counseling, child care information and supportive services referrals to CalWORKs participants at the DPSS office.
• Inform CalWORKs participants about required provider documentation for licensed and licensed exempt provider.
• Maintain appropriate log of ST1-01/ Child Care Request forms directly received from DPSS staff and CalWORKs participants including ST1-01/ Child Care Request forms forwarded to different APP/R&R agency.
• Forward ST1-01/ Child Care Request forms to the main office on a daily basis and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that educational materials are available in the lobby for each respective DPSS Co-Location site.
• Act as liaison for unit members at the DPSS office as needed.
• Follow-up with parent to ensure that the enhanced referral was given and child care arrangements were made.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and with proper phone etiquette.
• Responsive to emails/texts/phone calls, timely.
• Contact parent-selected provider and inform them about the childcare process.
• Input all pertinent data on parent, child(ren) and provider in the MAOF database.
• Request proper documentation for licensed and licensed-exempt providers.
• Act as back-up for other CalWORKs Co-Location offices as needed.
• Participate as a unit member in the evaluation and improvement of CalWORKs child care services to parents, providers and the general public.
• Use discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment to handle participants and the files.
• Regular attendance (assigned schedule).
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences, as assigned.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time – 24 hours (48 hours, effective 01/01/2024).
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave – 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match – 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $250 for each new hire who completes 90 days.
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership