Family Services Specialist II (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Children's Council of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

1d • $48,731 - $51,698 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Family Services Supervisor, the Family Services Specialist II (FSS II) supports low-income families in and around San Francisco by evaluating and maintaining their eligibility to receive financial assistance to pay for childcare in any or all Subsidy programs at Children’s Council. The FSS II is a trusted resource for families navigating intricate program requirements and seeking information or referrals to other supportive services and community resources. With the ability to prioritize and multitask competently, the FSSII coordinates multiple family and program-driven deliverables to provide the best possible support to families within a complex regulatory environment. Key Qualities: You see yourself being able to initiate eligibility meetings with families in accordance with Department policies and procedures, Federal, State, and Local law and regulations, or other funder/auditor requirements. You are punctual and able to keep a timely/ ongoing communication with parents and child-care providers via telephone, mail, email or in-person meetings to assist them in understanding the Subsidy program or other family support needs. You can adapt to continually evolving internal policies and best practices to ensure optimal service delivery and compliance.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of San Francisco community resources and Child Development Programs.
• Using your English/Spanish fluency to inform clients of our procedures and programs.
• Familiarity with procedures and programs administered by California Department of Education programs.
• The willingness to work with a diverse group of individuals and community-based organizations.
• Passionate about early childhood development, social justice, family empowerment, and diversity.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Have the occasional flexibility to adjust your work schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish Required

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing and accurate up-to-date client records for the caseload of families receiving subsidized childcare services.
• Accommodate individual assignments of families who are new to the program, or regular batch assignments of existing families from other Family Service Specialists.
• Counsel families around the importance and benefits of quality childcare and early education experience for their children. Provide tailored information around options for a quality early care experience depending on each family’s unique circumstances.
• Provide customized information on, and referrals to, other community resources and support services as appropriate.
• Provide timely communication with other Department staff to ensure swift coordination of accurate childcare authorizations and payments, paperwork, and customer service.
• Attend parent appeal hearings and support actions taken affecting families’ service levels.
• As determined by Department Quality Assurance metrics, achieve, and maintain a performance accuracy rate in accordance with current Department standards.
• Maintain an organized workspace in accordance with Department policies and best practices to ensure client confidentiality and easy access of files to other Department staff if needed.
• Regularly contribute to capacity building efforts within the Department by leading or participating in workgroups or presenting materials to other Department members in individual or group settings.
• Collaborate with other program staff at Children’s Council by planning and participating in client services such as playgroups, workshops, or special projects and events.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings relating to service delivery and professional development.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Medical coverage for staff, including paid medical plan deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket maximums.
• Dental, Vision, Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Life, LTD and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary benefits that include Supplement Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefit programs.
• Generous paid time off package, including 14 paid holidays + a floating holiday for your Birthday.
• Ongoing training and professional development for all staff.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed