Family Sup Assistant

Easter Seals Southern California•Escondido, CA

6d•$20

About The Position

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society. Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal Starting Pay Rate: $20/hr OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under close supervision, assist in facilitating staff, family, community and parent activities. Provide clerical support to Content Area Expert. Assist in the integration of all Department of Education, Head Start and Early Head Start service areas into community development.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or national equivalent and 1 to 2 years’ clerical and/or administrative support experience is required.
Possession of pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
Possession of valid Food Handler Certification.
1 year clerical experience.
1 year experience supporting and coordinating parent involvement, resources, families’ goals and transitions.
Experience planning and implementing activities for an agency or organization.
Experience developing rapport with diverse families of very young children.
Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children; must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler child care settings (i.e., reducing the risk of SIDS).
Ability to properly interpret and implement regulations of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Early Head Start Performance Standards, and of Easterseals policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Must relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, establish and meet timelines.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Must have sex offender index clearance.
Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
Carrying/Lifting: Ability to lift 40 lbs. continuously.
Standing: Ability to stand for extended periods
Sitting: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and squat.
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint

Responsibilities

Assists in the timely and accurate completion of attendance for all children in the program.
Maintains attendance records for use in compiling attendance reports; contacts parents within one hour to verify attendance status of children; discusses attendance issues with teachers and the Site Director.
Inputs specific content area information into multiple database systems within determined timelines.
Assists supervisor with daily clerical duties.
Provide general customer service assistance.
Provides resources, information and/or referrals to all enrolled families.
Assists in the implementation of Center Base Family Plan and socialization activities with other organizations, agencies or individuals involved in providing services to the family.
Assists in the recruitment/enrollment for expecting parents, infants, toddlers, and their families into Head Start, Early Head Start and Department of Education.
Assists in implementing Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 Regulations, policies and procedures and Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) standards of conduct.
Files attendance records, correspondence, and reports; sets up and maintains files in an orderly manner; maintains confidentiality of all records.
Performs other duties as assigned.