Family Support Specialist

About VOAWW:

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community - and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization. Benefits (Full time)

Vacation and Sick Time:

Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours Competitive compensation

Holidays:

8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care Free Employee Assistance program 403(b) Retirement Plan matching Professional Development opportunities

General Function:

An ECEAP Family Support Specialist provides comprehensive and integrated family support services to families enrolled in the

VOA ECEAP

program. The Family Support Specialist works during the academic school year and maintains flexible hours to provide services when parents are available. The Family Support Specialist demonstrates competency to: build and sustain healthy, trusting, professional relationships with all families. identify family strengths and goals; providing support and resources to maximize family success in achieving these goals. coordinate and integrate family support services. research and link families to community services as needed and/or desired. plan and coordinate activities designed to support parent engagement, involvement and leadership. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to, and must be able to: read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor. hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, children, parents and volunteers. reach above head, bend to the floor, and perform repetitive movements. transfer up to 50 lbs. with help. have sufficient finger dexterity to open containers, buttons and zippers. This position may be exposed to bodily fluids, infections and odors. #voaww1

Qualifications/Skills:

All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Family Support Specialist are required to have: an associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college credits in the following area(s) of study: adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology or another field directly related to their job. proficient in spoken and written Spanish preferred. experience and educational background in early childhood education preferred. proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Operating System, Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Internet Explorer preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals' race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.