EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:

Family Services Specialist Location:

City Center Salary:

Starting range

• $25.

00/Hour

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Izzi Head Start & Early Head Start Programs requires all applicants to submit copies of transcripts, degree(s) and any certification along with the cover letter and resume. All applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee for satisfaction of minimum qualification standards. The best candidates for the position will be invited for a panel interview.

ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS

• Employer Paid
• Medical, Dental, Vision Health Plan and Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Benefits
• 8% funded by employer
• Full vesting after 6 months of employment
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Days and Paid Sick Time
• Limited Time ONLY & after 6 months of full-time employment: Sign-On Incentive and Relocation allowance will beprovided if coming from out of the State of

CA EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.Recruitment, intake and enrollment of families. 2.Family partnership building. 3.Encourages parents to take leadership role in meetings, field trips, policy council and classroom help. 4.Assists Parent Center Committee members to carry out related activities. 5.Collaborates with Children Services staff with parent involvement activities (i.e., Reading is Fundamental, Raising aReader) 6.Collaborates with site Children Services staff to plan, set the agenda and facilitate Parent Center Committee meetings. 7.Participates in Site meetings with Site Supervisor and teaching staff. 8.Attends Mental Health Consultation meetings. 9.Documents/track needs, Family Partnership Goals, health, dental, nutrition, hearing, and vision concerns and make theappropriate referrals as necessary. 10.Documents all parent contacts and community referrals, including health documentation. 11.Documents teacher consultations regarding family concerns at scheduled staff meetings. 12.Reports, documents and monitors child abuse. 13.When CHDP training is offered, participates in CHDP training to perform vision and hearing screenings as needed. Whentraining is offered, will attend annual refresher training if no screening performed within a year. 14.When CHDP training is offered, participates in CHDP training to perform vision and hearing screenings as needed. Whentraining is offered, will attend annual refresher training if no screening performed within a year. 15.Conducts vision and hearing screenings for Head Start children, as necessary to comply with 45 day deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING NEEDED

DEGREE, TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL

OR UNOFFICIAL

) ∙ AA or BA degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, or related field.

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in social work, child development or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing services to low-income families.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management.
• Experience in working with community agencies.
• Ability to handle multiple duties, complete work assignments in a timely manner and prioritize tasks.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee for satisfaction of minimum qualification standards. The best candidates for the position will be invited for a panel interview and evaluation. All candidates interviewed will be notified in writing following their interview. Please submit copies of transcripts, degree(s) and any certification along with the cover letter and resume.

HEALTH AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical examination,

TB & Immunizations Fingerprint Clearance/Child Abuse Index/Criminal Record Statement/NSOPW APPLY:

Attn:

Human Resources Department Izzi Early Education 370 San Bruno Avenue West San Bruno, CA 94066

E-Mail:

hr_resume@izziearlyed.org

• Must be organized, detail oriented and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative and professional working relationship with staff, parents and other public agency personnel.
• Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance and vehicle.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person