ELRC Family Specialist - Stroudsburg

Community Services for Children•Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Services for Children is looking for a Family Specialist to support the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) by assisting families seeking Early Learning information and opportunities for their children. By providing friendly, comprehensive customer service and program implementation, the Family Specialist will provide local resources, referrals, and determine eligibility for Child Care Works and other early learning programs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree minimum required in social work, business admin, early childhood/human services, or related field
Ability to help customers and colleagues problem solve and achieve goals in a consistently friendly, informed manner
Ability to use required databases, software, other technology, and including tracking and reporting systems relevant to job
Strong oral and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license, full time use of vehicle

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer services to families of young children seeking information and opportunities that will meet their children’s healthy development throughout the region
Meet with families in a variety of community settings to conduct a needs assessment and provide all related information and referrals to ensure a system of comprehensive and efficient access to services
Conduct daily program activities of Family Services, handling any/all inquiries, referrals and assistance to ensure an efficient, effective, and customer-friendly operation
Accurately conduct all program processes in a timely manner, maintaining stated timelines, updating all status elements, ensuring full compliance with all regulations, performance standards, and best practices
Assist families to completion of applications for Child Care Works program and provide application information for all publicly funded early learning programs