Family Services Coordinator (Bilingual)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families? EdAdvance is seeking a qualified Family Service Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will play an important role in recruiting, enrolling, and providing essential social services to families participating in the Head Start program. If you have a background in social work or a related field, experience with children and families, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be a part of the change in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication can make a significant difference.

Major Responsibilities Family Engagement:

Recruit and enroll children and families into the program, establishing ongoing relationships with them.

Confidentiality:

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all interactions and documentation.

Comprehensive Support:

Provide comprehensive social services to families, addressing their unique needs and challenges.

Home Visits:

Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide support.

Health Screenings:

Collaborate with the Health Manager to conduct health screenings for program participants.

Parent Engagement:

Facilitate parent meetings to promote family involvement and community-building.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, or an Associate degree with a minimum of two years of experience in social services.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience working with children and families.

Confidentiality:

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Mobility:

Ability to travel between program sites using your personal vehicle. Occasional use of a program van may be required to transport families.

Licensing:

Possession of a valid Connecticut driver's license.

Flexibility:

Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.

Attendance:

Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position. Regular interaction with families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Capacity to problem solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds. Knowledge of community, resources, and referral process. Strong organizational and communication skills Flexibility with respect to time, day, and tasks to work. Ability to develop effective relationships Excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co-workers Eager to participate in program evaluation, developing action plans and implementing new ventures. Skilled at making new connections with community providers. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish highly desirable.

Pay:

$19.00 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) English (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person