Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
District:
Beecher Community School District - website

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2. Two years experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
3. Knowledge of Michigan Department Human Services regulations and Child Protection Act.
4. Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start progam structure and function preferred with the ability to follow Head Start Performance Standards.
5. Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills to effectively use software products to facilitate lesson plans, assessments, program reports, and word processing.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
1. Ability to read, speak, and write with proficiency in English language.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and positively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
3. Warm, personal qualities of a reaching, helping, caring nature.
4. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
1. Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry Clearance documentation. Must be free of any substantiated child abuse and neglect charges per the Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Criminal background and fingerprinting checks as required by licensing requirements and program.
3. Valid Michigan Driver's License & valid vehicle insurance.
4. Valid Chauffer's License (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
5. Current First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
6. Current physical examination including tuberculosis test and other Head Start mandated health requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Available to travel to out-of-town training and be away from home for two (2) or more nights.
2. Ability to work flexible hours and set schedules according to program and family needs. Some evenings will be required.
3. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, carry materials, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to work in moderate noise and to work indoors and outdoors. Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
1. Job requires mental altertness.
2. Ability to anticipate possible crisis situations and deal with them effectively.
3. Ability to handle stress and be flexible.
4. Ability to use good judgement with at-risk client populations.
WORK YEAR:
48 weeks / 37.5 hours per week
ANNUAL SALARY:
$21.54 per hour. Based upon availability of Federal funding.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

All newly hired employees MUST satisfactorily pass:

1. Reference Checks

2. Police Clearance including Digital Fingerprinting (Live Scan)

3. Drug Test

All applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Resume

2. Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)

3. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
4. In order to complete an application for this position, you must be registered with EDUStaff, who is our Early Head Start Family Services Worker contracted service company.

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

Your application for this position does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of their status.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Richard Klee, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, (810) 591-9200. Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Richard Klee, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, (810) 591-9200.

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