Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Assistant to join our team. As a Family Service Assistant, you will provide support to our team of professionals in delivering high-quality services to children and families. Your role will involve assisting with childcare, crisis intervention, conflict management, and other essential tasks.

Duties:

• Building strong collaborative relationships with families whose children are enrolled at Opportunity School.
• Assisting families in accessing and using community resources and necessary social services.
• Maintaining enrollment in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms.
• Promoting family engagement- which may include parent committee meetings, parent events and workshops, special family events (picnics, seasonal celebrations).
• Providing family support by helping develop Individual Partnership Agreements with families. This process includes learning about families interests, needs, strengths and goals.
• Completing home visits and parent conferences with families.
• Maintaining documentation of all services as required by program.
• Implementing plans to encourage attendance of children.
• Participate in team meetings contribute insights and observations

Skills:

• Experience working with children in an early childhood or school setting
• Familiarity with social services in Amarillo
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation
• Highly self-motivated and driven
• The Family Services Assistant serves as a liaison between the Region 16 EHS/HS program and Opportunity School.

This is a paid position that offers valuable experience in the field of social work. We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our employees.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for the position of Service Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Hours: Typically M-F, Hours vary and some weekends may be necessary for recruiting events.

Experience

Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Amarillo, TX 79104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person