Family Service Worker

Location: Escalon

# Family Service Worker
701 Escalon - Escalon, CA 95320## Overview Salary Range $20.01 - $26.96 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day## Description
** THE POSITION:
** Under general supervision of the Family Community Program Coordinator, develop, coordinate  and implement a community outreach program that includes community/business/schools  partnerships and mentoring opportunities that link our community to our students and parents.  Collaborate with other child development facilities to increase resources available and increase  parent involvement. Ensure that program services are provided to families by linking families  with the services of Health, Disabilities, Nutrition, Social Services and Mental Health activities  of the program.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Develop, cultivate and sustain an extensive network of partnership with local and  regional businesses, industry representatives, community organizations, and community  resource/service providers to build capacity for mentoring, internships, opportunities and  business-education collaboration.
* Recruits and enrolls children into the Head Start program. Orients parents to the goals
* and objectives of the program.
* Serve as a liaison between El Concilio and the community in order to increase community partnerships/participation at our child development facilities.
* Maintain and distribute a database of partnerships
* Link students and their families to existing programs.
* Recruit, train and match mentors/business partners with appropriate students/schools.
* Generate community awareness of community/school partnerships.
* Coordinate specific projects/meetings of site Parent Groups Revised: 09/06/2018
* Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices of early childhood programs, family support, parent involvement, and community services.
* Assist with meeting requirements of federal and state contracts and guidelines.
* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

** To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty  satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or  ability required.
* Training, experience, and skills in assisting the parents of young children in advocating and decision-making for their families.
* Training and experience in field(s) related to social, human, or family services.
* Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education; the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics
* Skilled in communicating with and motivating people
* Exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and comfort in working within the community.
* Knowledge of effective team building strategies and techniques.
* Knowledge of community resources and program that serve the needs of children and their families.
* Ability to compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling.
* Ability to effectively communicate orally in large and small group settings.
* Knowledge and ability to use word processing, databases and spreadsheet software programs to develop and produce correspondence, reports, publications, presentations and projects.
* Maintain a cooperative working relationship with staff and clients.
* Maintain acceptable work habits (attendance, punctuality, time management, teamwork, etc.).
* Travel to homes, community, or other work related sites.
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* EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

*** Graduate from high school and minimum of one year experience in Child Development, Social Services or related…