Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Family Support Specialist - Posting #24063

Hourly Rate: 17.39

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers Child Development Facility is seeking a Bilingual in English and Spanish applicant to fill the Family Services Specialist position for the Child Development Center located in Seattle. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or possess a COVID vaccine exemption.

The Family Services Specialist is responsible for the overall enrollment of ECEAP children, including, determining eligibility for the program. The Family Services Specialist also provides administrative support and receptionist duties as needed. The person in this position must have a willingness to accept supervision and maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents. Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from families either via correspondence or thru the telephone. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general information about the ECEAP program to families inquiring by phone or in person. This may include answering the phone, providing written materials, or giving tours in person.
• Identification of eligible families based on information received prior to start of program year and ongoing as needed.
• Enrollment of children into the appropriate program
• Enroll all children into ELMS as enrollment occurs
• Provide referrals to families as needed
• Keep ongoing waiting list for program
• Keep classroom daily sign-in sheets updated
• Collaborate with Director in setting up a system for parent involvement.
• Insure ECEAP children receive dental and health exams and follow-ups.

Education and/or Qualifications:

• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have excellent presentation skills.
• Must be able to navigate the Web and Research subjects.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Excellent verbal and written abilities and be able communicate effectively with staff, families and other members of the community.
• Current WA State Driver’s license.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification and Food Handler’s permit.
• Must be able to read and write English and Spanish.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, emailDiana Elenes, Children Services Director at DianaElenes@seamarchc.orgPlease reference the posting number on the subject of your email. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 08/23/2022

External candidates are considered after 08/26/2022

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html