Family Service Worker

Arkansas Early Learning•Russellville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY. JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS. At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment. Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own? NOW HIRING A FAMILY SERVICE WORKER: The Family Service Worker supports parents as they identify and meet their own goals, nurtures the development of their children in the context of their family and culture, and advocates for communities that are supportive of children and families of all cultures. The Family Service Worker position is an entry level case management position that also assists families with enrollment into the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have a working telephone or cell phone
Must have a valid driver's license with a minimum of liability insurance
General knowledge of computers and computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Associate degree in social services or a related field with two years experience preferred
Family Service Workers must have, within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Training provided by Arkansas Early Learning.

Responsibilities

Supports parents as they identify and meet their own goals
Nurtures the development of their children in the context of their family and culture
Advocates for communities that are supportive of children and families of all cultures
Assists families with enrollment into the Early Head Start/Head Start program