Family Service Worker

* Recruits families for assigned ECE programs.
* Assists with follow up for families that are pending health or nutrition documentation in order to start services.
* Monitors absences and follows up with families to ensure that children are attending class on a regular basis in order to meet program requirements.
* Completes strength and needs assessment for assigned families.
* Identifies goals for families that result in self-sufficiency.
* Enhances parent’s skills and understanding regarding parental engagement and activities that promote literacy.
* Provides resources and referrals to families.
* Facilitates the exchange of information between assigned families and content area specialists.
* Works with Site Supervisors and Teachers to plan and conduct parent committee meetings.
* Develops and maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
* Two years of experience in programs offering child and family assessment services, home visiting services, early intervention services, direct experience in working with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, family support and referral services, or similar required
* Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work or similar discipline from a four-year university required.
* Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
* Required to travel extensively to sites (> 50% of the time).
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Spanish / English bilingual strongly preferred.
* Working knowledge of Head Start and CDE requirements.
* Ability to handle confidential information.
* Working knowledge of community resources to address special needs of clients required.
* Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
* Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
* Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Punctual and dependable attendance.
* Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
* 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
* Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
* Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
* Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
* Opportunity for growth & advancement
* Professional development & continued training
* Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
* Influenza immunization or declination
* COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
* Education verification
* Reference check
* Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
* Drug and alcohol screening
* Tuberculosis screening

Children’s Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education, counseling services, parenting support, convening spaces and enrichment programs in the community, at our early education centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs.

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