Incorporated in 1965, Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP) is a not for profit community action agency serving over 28,000 unduplicated people from Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton, Hull, and more than 100 surrounding Norfolk County, South Shore and Metro Boston communities.

QCAP operates a variety of programs that help low and moderate income residents including: Affordable Housing Development & Property Management, First Time Homebuyer Education/Assistance, Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling, Tenant/Landlord Counseling and Homelessness Prevention; Head Start Early Care and Education; Fuel Assistance and Energy Conservation; Community Care for Kids (Child Care Resource & Referral Program and Family Engagement Programs); South West Community Food Center; and Adult Basic Education/ESOL & Workforce Development, Financial REACH Center and Free Tax Preparation.

If you are interested in a QCAP job opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your experience for the position to:

JOBS@QCAP.ORG

or mail to:
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1509 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169

QCAP seeks a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

QCAP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated.

Position Overview:

Establish mutually respectful partnerships with Head Start/Early Head Start families in order to promote their participation in the program and their children’s education, support access to available services and resources and assist families to work towards increased self-sufficiency. This is a full time 35/52 position.

Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):

• Schedule and conduct home visits to carry out the Partnership Planning process as needed. Ensure that all necessary follow-up and referrals take place and that families in crisis are referred for needed services immediately.
• Provide experiences and activities for families that support and enhance parents’ role as the principal influence in their children’s education including opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; ensure that experiences and activities are respectful of the culture, traditions, lifestyle, language and values of each family and community.
• Prepare and maintain child/family files and report forms accurately, thoroughly and on a timely basis as required by ACF/EEC and all other funding sources.
• Plan and develop a communication system among staff and families in order to assure family and program issues are appropriately communicated and action plans are carried out.

Candidate Qualification:

• Must have a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field within eighteen months of hire, plus two years of work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of community resources desired.
• Ability to work well with diverse families and service agencies in the community.
• Ability to independently travel to all program sites or other meeting locations; MA driver’s license preferred.