ECEAP Family Services Coordinator

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Cheney, WA

4d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The ECEAP Family Services Coordinator implements the social service and parent involvement component of the Early Childhood Assistance Program in accordance with standards and work plan. The ECEAP Family Services Coordinator works well with low-income families registering and participating in the program and supporting their goals and achievements throughout enrollment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Social Science, or related field (May be substituted with at least four years of related work experience)
• At least two years of experience in Social Work
• Passes TB test and a background check
• Holds or is eligible for CPR/AED, First Aid, and BBP certifications
• Holds Valid Driver’s License and vehicle to use in program (mileage reimbursement available)
• Ability to form positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proof of MMR vaccination is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts enrollment activities, interviews parents to determine program eligibility, verifies income and obtains necessary permission for ECEAP activities, and obtains health records for students while ensuring full enrollment and opportunity for families in need.
• Demonstrates acceptance, inclusivity, relationship-building, and YMCA Character Development with all types of family groupings and use materials that reflect nontraditional families.
• Determines family social service needs and supports them in working with agencies and community organizations to coach self-sufficiency.
• Plans, conducts, and facilitates trainings and orientations for ECEAP parents focused on parenting skills, child growth and development, school participation, leadership, and parent rights and responsibilities in ECEAP.
• Provides counseling, referral, emergency assistance and crisis intervention to ECEAP families, ensuring confidentiality and support.
• Facilitates involvement of parents of ECEAP through parent meetings, center committees, parent volunteer activities, home visits, support of Policy Council and other strategies.
• Maintains accurate records regarding all center activities, including enrollment information, family needs assessment and referrals, follow-up made and all other required records.
• Participates in YMCA orientations/meetings and ECEAP in-service training and meetings.

Benefits

• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 7.66 hours a month (starting at 11 days per year)
• Early Learning Child Care: $400/month for Infant or Toddler classrooms, and $300/month for Preschool classrooms
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level