Preschool Family Service Worker
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Locations will vary, State College 16801
Travel Required:
Yes
$14.78 per hour
More opportunities with Cen Clear Child Services (Cen Clear)
Qualifications Needed What We’re Looking For- High school diploma or GED
- Willingness to obtain Family Service Worker credentialing within 18 months of hire
- Experience working with children and adults preferred
- Knowledge of community resources preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work occasional evening hours to accommodate family schedules
- Required pre-employment clearances, including PA Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter training
High school diploma or GED
Experience Level- Experience working with children and adults preferred and knowledge of community resources preferred.
No two days are exactly alike.
One morning you may be helping a family connect with community resources. Later, you might be checking in with a parent, working alongside teachers, or celebrating a child's progress toward school readiness.
As a Family Service Worker, you’ll become a trusted partner for families by:
- Building positive relationships with parents and caregivers
- Visiting families in their homes and staying connected through phone calls and email
- Helping families identify goals and connect with community resources
- Encouraging parents as their child's first and most important teacher
- Working closely with teachers to support children's success
- Completing required documentation and maintaining accurate records
- Participating in training and professional development to continue growing your skills
Travel throughout the Centre County area is required. Mileage and travel time are reimbursed according to Cen Clear policy.
Additional InformationBuild relationships. Support families. Make every day matter.
Some jobs are just jobs.
This isn’t one of them.
As a Family Service Worker at Cen Clear, it is about helping families overcome obstacles, celebrating milestones with parents, and making sure children have the support they need to succeed before they ever step into kindergarten.
If you’re someone who enjoys connecting with people, solving problems, and making a real difference in your community, we’d love to meet you.
Who Thrives Here?You don't need to have all the answers—you just need to care about people.
This role is a great fit for someone who is:
- Compassionate and easy to talk to
- Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable working independently
- Passionate about helping children and families succeed
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
At Cen Clear, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive—and every employee deserves to feel valued while helping make that happen.
When you join our team, you’ll receive:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid cell phone
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Technology and software discounts
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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