What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Coordinator (Agricultural) position at Holyoke Headstart?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Serving children and families since 1965.
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Family Services Coordinator (Focus: Working with families who work in Agriculture)
A position within the Family and Community Engagement program area, working with agricultural families of HCS Head Start.
Education and Certification Requirements
- LSWA license preferred, and related experience is required.
- Associates Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field preferred.
Qualities and Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Computer Literacy: Word processing and Database skills preferred.
- Strong bilingual communication skills, verbal and written.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a diverse workplace.
- Effective and strong telephone communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
- Ability to maintain and adhere to boundary guidelines.
- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51-A, you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.
Additional Requirements
- Dependable transportation, including necessary automobile insurance, is required.
- Maintain current valid drivers license.
Starting Pay: $26.07 - $28.74 per hour depending on education
Full Time: 40 hours per week, including some evening hours and weekends
Full Year: 52 weeks per year
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
- Embedded Professional Development
- Career-Growth Coaching & Support
- In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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