19 - Family Partner I

Position Title : 19 - Family Partner I

Location : Buffalo, NY

Salary : $18.20 - $18.50 Hourly

Position type : Full Time

SUMMARY :

Responsible for linking the Head Start / Early Head Start center, the family, and related community resources. Does related work as required. Receives on-the-job training.

Subject to the direction of the Center Director. The person in this position is responsible for implementation of programs and policies related to child development, health, family and community partnerships

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following : Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruits children and families
• Interviews to complete enrollment process
• Assigns children to classrooms.
• Prepares rosters.
• Record keeping

Childrens files

growth assessments

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or GED with three (3) years experience;

OR

Bachelors Degree in Family Service / Social Work field is preferred with two (2) years experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : 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.

While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to talk / hear and write / type. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level in the work place is moderate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS : Completion of the CAO of Erie County, Inc., application form official academic transcripts / diplomas and release(s) for reference checks.

All persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician (paid for by CAO), must receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions for crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony).

Fingerprinting required.

Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details : 18.2-18.5 Hourly Wage

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