Family Service Worker

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$24 - $29

About The Position

Provides support and resource services to families in accordance with their specific needs and assists with recruitment activities. Helps families to attain self-sufficiency through goal setting and family engagement activities. DUTIES SUMMARY Provides support and resource services to families in accordance with their specific needs and assists with recruitment activities. Helps families to attain self-sufficiency through goal setting and family engagement activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, early intervention services, direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, family support and referral services, or similar required
Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work or similar discipline from a four-year university required.
Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
Required to travel extensively to sites (> 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 to address special needs of clients required.
Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Punctual and dependable attendance.
Must have working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment.
New Hire Orientation
AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
Mandated Reporter
Timekeeping & Attendance
Influenza immunization or declination
COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
Education verification
Reference check
Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
Drug and alcohol screening
Tuberculosis screening

Nice To Haves

Spanish / English bilingual strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruits families for assigned ECE programs.
Assists with follow up for families that are pending health or nutrition documentation in order to start services.
Monitors absences and follows up with families to ensure that children are attending class on a regular basis in order to meet program requirements.
Completes strength and needs assessment for assigned families.
Identifies goals for families that result in self-sufficiency.
Enhances parent’s skills and understanding regarding parental engagement and activities that promote literacy.
Provides resources and referrals to families.
Facilitates the exchange of information between assigned families and content area specialists.
Works with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan and conduct parent committee meetings.
Develops and maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b 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) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities