Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Develops positive, trusting relationships with families and staff.
• Provide support and education to families in the areas of family services, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, financial issues, and disabilities to strengthen families.
• Complete required reports, records, and case notes on each child. Enter data into appropriate software programs.
• Assist parents with individualized goal setting by providing a program that meets the family’s interests, and abilities.
• Facilitate appointment-making by families to obtain necessary services, including assisting with transportation needs,
• appointment reminders, and direct advocacy with service providers.
• Assist parents with translation to enable participation in program functions.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate parent meetings and parent training on a variety of topics.
• Participate in agency activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

*All teaching and support positions require a review of transcripts and/or certificates.*

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience or training in a social services field is required. An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field of study is preferred.
• Social Services Credential within 18 months of hire.
• Two years of related experience working in the social services field, preferably with young children, adults, and low-income families preferred.
• Knowledge of community service agencies and resources is preferred.
• Current Driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours
• Oral and written fluency in English with a preferred fluency also in Spanish, Russian, or another language that meets the community/department's needs.

Provide services to families with children in the Program in the areas of Social Services, Health, Nutrition, Disabilities, Mental Health, and Parent Engagement. Develop partnerships with families to support strengths and needs by facilitating individualized family goals related to the health, education, and well-being of the family. Collaborate with parents, staff, and other community agencies. Recruits families to ensure full enrollment.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

• mail:
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
• fax:
  (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
• email:
  Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.