ECEAP -Family Support Specialist - Center Based

Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) seeks an experienced, engaging, and dedicated Center Based ECEAP Family Support Specialist to join our educational community. This is a full-time, school year based, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Operations Center Director. This position is based in Vancouver, WA. Who is SELF? Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) is a nonprofit organization founded in response to the question, "How can we work to improve opportunities for our community's children?" This question is at the heart of the work that we do.

SELF Mission:

Support for Early Learning & Families envisions a Southwest Washington where every child thrives through equitable access to quality, affordable early care and education—powered by a united community of families, educators, leaders, and advocates. We work in partnership with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to staff and facilitate numerous childcare centers in the southwest Washington area. Our programs are designed to support children at ages ranging from birth to preschool. We have program types to support children of all backgrounds and needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a community that helps our mission by helping each other. To learn more about SELF, we invite you to visit our website: www.

SELFwa.org

Job Title:

ECEAP Family Support Specialist Employment Status:

Full-time / School Year (198 days)

FTE:

1.0 (40 hours per week)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Reports to:

Operations Center Director Supervises:

N/A About the

ECEAP Family Support Specialist Position :

The ECEAP Family Support Specialists explore, provide, and coordinate services and resource access with enrolled families. They coordinate family and Center community activities that support the mission of familial strength, healthy living, and overall well-being. Family Support Specialists are to bring support in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services. Utilizing a strengths focused approach, Family Support Specialists work to encourage and support families to build self-efficacy strategies for their children and their family system. Demonstrate unconditional positive regard for families with diverse and varying values, culture, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle circumstances. Work collaboratively with each family to recognize and identify the family's strengths and needs. Establish and maintain professional roles and boundaries in the working relationship with families. Encourage families to take part in the child(ren)'s program. The Family Support Specialist is responsible for meeting program service goals and outcomes through case management within the Center and home visits environments, as well as phone and email contacts. The Family Support Specialist maintains all documentation and data collection in accordance with program and agency requirements. The Family Support Specialist participates in ongoing in-service training and educational classes for professional development as assigned and to meet ongoing Federal, State, and organizational training requirements. What could you bring to SELF?: Energetic, and mission-focused with a passion for early childhood development, learning and fun! Professional and positive disposition that demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity and reliability. Passionate about supporting the growth and development of children through child-lead programming Collaborative, positive, and team oriented. Proactive in actively contributing to the learning and work environment and demonstrating the ability to handle multiple priorities and emergent program needs. Appreciation for and commitment to supporting children and families with diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Interest in professional development and growth. What could SELF offer you? A competitive compensation package with an hourly position range. This position is eligible for overtime. A 401(k

• retirement savings plan with up to 2.5% employer match. Personal Days & Sick Time accrual Paid holidays Life Insurance
• $10,000.

The general work schedule is Monday through Friday business hours, with some work hour flexibility as needed. Availability is requested occasionally for paid in-service meetings or professional development events, or other work needs. Discounted childcare for pre-school. Employee Assistance Program. Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas employee store. A collaborative, mission-focused organizational culture with continuous professional development opportunities. An opportunity to make a difference in our community! Qualifications and Skills An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of thirty college quarter credits of adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, or related field. Thirty credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree. Experience working with children and families from diverse cultures and lifestyles. Must have reliable transportation. Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of enrolled families, including occasional nights and weekends. Knowledge of community resources and services available to children and families. Experience working in a Head Start, Early Head Start and/or ECEAP. Recent successful experience working with children and families in Infant, Toddler or Preschool settings. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Calendar, SharePoint, and TEAMs. Ability to be very detailed oriented and able to meet projected deadlines for data entry. Experience providing comprehensive services to children who are birth to five years in one or more of the following content areas: health, early childhood education, nutrition, mental health, and/or children with disabilities.

Agency Coordinated:

Enrollment in DCYF system

• https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• FREE A valid WA Food Handlers Card.

More information:

https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/ Completion of Washington State HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens

• FREE Participation in Washington's State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required
• (enroll within 45 days of hire date) Initial Health and Safety Requirements are

Agency Funded and Facilitated:

A valid CPR/First Aid certification

• child/infant. Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Valid testing within previous 12 months.

Documented immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Initial health exam completed by medical provider.

Application Process:

Reference and background checks are conducted with finalist candidate(s) as part of our interview process. The ECEAP Family Support Specialist position is available immediately and will remain open until it is filled. SELF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our organization is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.63

• $26.11 per hour Application Question(s): Have you had experience working in the Early Childhood Education field? The minimum requirement for this position is an AA/BA with 30+ ECE or human services related credits or a CDA, do you meet this requirement? If you do not meet the minimum requirements above, are you willing to be placed on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) ? PDP
• An agreement that you'll be required to obtain the full credentials in the allotted time of 5 years

Work Location:

In person