Family Services Worker

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

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!!!!

O UR CULTURE :

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place here you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are h o p eful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSE N TIAL FUNCTIONS :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and approval.

L EADE R S HIP COMPETENCIES :

Engaging Community : Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Communication & Influence : Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion : Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Innovation : Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Developing Self & Others : Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Q UALIFICATIONS : Edu cation :

Associates Degree in social work, psychology, child development or a related field desired.

E xperience :

Add i tional Requirements :

WOR K ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must have the capability to engage in the physical activities' incidental to the job, including without limitation, the capability to :

Regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. Frequently required to walk; sit and taste or smell. Lift and move children. Lift and move equipment and furniture as necessary to facilitate the execution of classroom activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus including ability to supervise and monitor children both by sight and sound always. Remain alert during naptime supervision. Respond to children in the case of an emergency to ensure safety, such as the capability to react quickly and chase after a child if he or she runs toward danger or tries to leave the classroom. Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 15 degrees Fahrenheit (with wind chill) up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Attend to the needs of children with disabilities, including physically challenged children. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.