Family Service Worker

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$24 - $29

About The Position

Provides support and resource services to families based on their specific needs and assists with recruitment activities. Helps families attain self-sufficiency through goal setting and family engagement activities. The position supports assigned ECE program families through assessment, referrals, engagement, attendance follow-up, and coordination with program staff and content area specialists. The role requires extensive travel to sites (more than 50% of the time), work with minimal supervision, and the ability to handle confidential information, including protected health information. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed compensation range is $23.88–$28.66 USD. Actual compensation is determined based on factors permitted by law, with new hires offered the starting point of the range.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting, early intervention, direct work with children ages 0 to 5, parent education, family support and referral services, or similar experience.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a similar discipline.
Valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance, or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
Ability to travel extensively to sites (more than 50% of the time).
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of Head Start and CDE requirements.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Working knowledge of community resources for addressing clients’ special needs.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Punctual and dependable attendance.
Working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit families for assigned ECE programs.
Follow up with families who have pending health or nutrition documentation so they can start services.
Monitor absences and follow up with families to support regular class attendance and compliance with program requirements.
Complete strengths and needs assessments for assigned families.
Identify goals that support family self-sufficiency.
Enhance parents’ skills and understanding of parental engagement and activities that promote literacy.
Provide resources and referrals to families.
Facilitate information exchange between assigned families and content area specialists.
Work with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan and conduct parent committee meetings.
Develop and maintain appropriate case notes and other records, and prepare periodic reports as required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Participate in, conduct, and sustain performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
Maintain patient privacy by protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI and limiting its use and disclosure to authorized individuals and entities.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays; CII is closed between Christmas and New Year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution for eligible employees.
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental insurance.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.
Professional development and continued training.
Company-sponsored team-building and bonding events and activities.