Family Service Worker - Doors​/Harbor Learning Center

Position: Family Service Worker - Open Doors/Harbor Learning Center
6.5 hours per day - 184 days (2 before and 2 after school)

Position Summary:

Provide accessible, consistent support and case management to students including academic advising, career guidance, employment assistance or referrals to district and community resources.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

* Meet with students and families and compile documentation to determine eligibility for the Open Doors program

* Develop, implement and monitor student plans for learning and other services

* Engage students in tutoring, mentoring, college and career development services for the purpose of obtaining a high school diploma, GED certificate, college credential or skills certificate.

* Monitor progress of and meet regularly with students in accordance with state compliance requirements

* Collaborate with Open Doors staff to assist students in accessing necessary support services and workforce development activities for the purpose of supporting student participation and success

* Collaborate with Open Doors instructional staff to provide timely relevant communication about student progress

* Ensure required assessments are planned, implemented and completed for each student within required timelines

* Coordinate and partner with district programs and outside agencies for the purpose of assisting eligible students to gain access to needed services identified in the student plan

* Create and update marketing and informational resources including print resources and program webpage information

* Distribute and/or present materials to schools and families for the purpose of providing information on available programs/services

* Maintain records and files for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with federal, state and school system requirements

* Participate in meetings, committees and trainings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job responsibilities.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/

Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* BA Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field is required OR at least two years of work experience providing case management, counseling, or related direct services to at-risk individuals or 16-21 year old youth

Certificates/Licenses:

* Current Washington State driver's license and good driving record.

* Access to reliable transportation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, students and community.

* Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with all staff, students and community. Ability to work in a team environment.

* Ability to work flexible hours as assigned, maintains current knowledge in assigned field, and able to organize own time for work completion.

* Knowledge and experience working with community social services and resource agencies.

* Knowledge and understanding of state/federal laws and regulations regarding education and social services.

* Effective human relations and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

* Good language, grammar and math skills.

* Computer skills or ability to learn word-processing and spreadsheet programs.

* Ability to collect data and set up and maintain accurate filing system.

* Ability to attend to detail and follow task through to completion.

* Ability to organize and set priorities.

* Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

* Ability to deal with problems working a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

* Experience working with families with low economic-status.

* Desired effective characteristics include: flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to develop relationships and willingness to learn new skills.

* Willingness to make home visits.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is…