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Job Description
Family Service Worker•Open Doors/Harbor Learning Center
Aberdeen School District 5
Harbor Learning Center•Aberdeen, Washington This job is also posted in Aberdeen SD5 (WA)
Job Details
Job ID:
5785873
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Job Description
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 occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The work is usually performed indoors.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer
(360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.
