What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Service Worker position at YMCA Cape Cod?
The Family Service Worker, in collaboration with teachers, will provide
services to families in the Head Start Center Based program. In
partnership with parents, the Family Worker develops mutually trusting
relationships, acts as an advocate for families, and provides support
services as needed. The Family Service Worker will assist families in
determining their needs and in identifying and developing goals to meet
those needs. BENEFITS! WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU?? MONTHLY HOUSING STIPEND
FOR ALL EARLY ED AND SCHOOL AGE EMPLOYEES FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP 3 WEEKS
PAID VACATION 40HRS. ACCRUED SICK TIME 11 PAID HOLIDAYS EMPLOYEE
APPRECIATION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEDICAL, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE
FREE \$20,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY CHILDCARE DISCOUNT GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PAID TRAINING AND MORE!!!! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide case management services to families in the EHS-HS program,
including direct services to families by assisting them in determining
family strengths, needs, and goals. Work collaboratively with families
and other community agencies to provide a full system of care to meet
the service needs of the family. Assess services the family is receiving
and any need for additional services and makes appropriate referrals.
Assure the family can access resources and that appropriate follow up is
made. Coordinate services for families by arranging case conferences
with specialists, coordinators, and other field staff and community
agencies. Conduct outreach activities to recruit prospective families.
Compile and maintain family case records of services provided. Maintain
confidentiality as required by law and policy. In partnership with
parents, plan and facilitate monthly parenting meetings. Assist with
parenting classes and with providing parenting information for
individual families as needed. Provide crisis intervention as needed and
appropriate. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and
current trends in social services. Build liaisons with other community
agencies that will ensure cooperation, coordination, and information
sharing. Work collaboratively with staff to provide comprehensive,
integrated services for families. Initiate, or assist staff to make,
child abuse reports, as necessary. Attend meetings, trainings, and
individual case staffing. Attend community meetings where HS/EHS
representation is appropriate. Qualifications: Education: Associates
Degree in social work, psychology, child development or a related field
desired. Experience: One-year case management or home visiting
experience or working with at-risk families. Experience communicating
effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience with record
keeping including progress notes and maintenance of required
Documentation, Knowledge Of Child Plus Preferred. Experience Working
with a low income, ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Experience working effectively as a member of a team. Bilingual in
Spanish Or Portuguese Language Experience Preferred. Additional
Requirements: Must provide evidence of reliable, insured transportation
available for travel during working hours. Driver must provide evidence
of a valid driver\'s license and good driving record. Driver must
provide evidence of current automobile liability insurance. See complete
services to families in the Head Start Center Based program. In
partnership with parents, the Family Worker develops mutually trusting
relationships, acts as an advocate for families, and provides support
services as needed. The Family Service Worker will assist families in
determining their needs and in identifying and developing goals to meet
those needs. BENEFITS! WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU?? MONTHLY HOUSING STIPEND
FOR ALL EARLY ED AND SCHOOL AGE EMPLOYEES FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP 3 WEEKS
PAID VACATION 40HRS. ACCRUED SICK TIME 11 PAID HOLIDAYS EMPLOYEE
APPRECIATION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEDICAL, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE
FREE \$20,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY CHILDCARE DISCOUNT GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PAID TRAINING AND MORE!!!! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide case management services to families in the EHS-HS program,
including direct services to families by assisting them in determining
family strengths, needs, and goals. Work collaboratively with families
and other community agencies to provide a full system of care to meet
the service needs of the family. Assess services the family is receiving
and any need for additional services and makes appropriate referrals.
Assure the family can access resources and that appropriate follow up is
made. Coordinate services for families by arranging case conferences
with specialists, coordinators, and other field staff and community
agencies. Conduct outreach activities to recruit prospective families.
Compile and maintain family case records of services provided. Maintain
confidentiality as required by law and policy. In partnership with
parents, plan and facilitate monthly parenting meetings. Assist with
parenting classes and with providing parenting information for
individual families as needed. Provide crisis intervention as needed and
appropriate. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and
current trends in social services. Build liaisons with other community
agencies that will ensure cooperation, coordination, and information
sharing. Work collaboratively with staff to provide comprehensive,
integrated services for families. Initiate, or assist staff to make,
child abuse reports, as necessary. Attend meetings, trainings, and
individual case staffing. Attend community meetings where HS/EHS
representation is appropriate. Qualifications: Education: Associates
Degree in social work, psychology, child development or a related field
desired. Experience: One-year case management or home visiting
experience or working with at-risk families. Experience communicating
effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience with record
keeping including progress notes and maintenance of required
Documentation, Knowledge Of Child Plus Preferred. Experience Working
with a low income, ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Experience working effectively as a member of a team. Bilingual in
Spanish Or Portuguese Language Experience Preferred. Additional
Requirements: Must provide evidence of reliable, insured transportation
available for travel during working hours. Driver must provide evidence
of a valid driver\'s license and good driving record. Driver must
provide evidence of current automobile liability insurance. See complete
Salary : $20,000