Family Support Specialist - Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Carnation ECEAP Preschool - Carnation, WA/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$23.97 - $32.87 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Nonprofit - Social Services/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"strongPOSITION:/strong Family Support Specialist /span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"span style="color:black"20 hours per week, 43 weeks per year /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="background-color:white"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"span style="color:black"$23.97 - $32.87 per hour (up to $28,268 annually), Depending on Experience/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Employee Wellness and EAP/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"401(k) and 401(k) Matching/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Sick Leave/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Work with a team of supportive, knowledgeable providers/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"In-home visits with local travel to communities and centers/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Based out of Encompass Preschool, Carnation, WA /span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"SCOPE/span/span/strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif": The Family Support Specialist (FSS) provides coordination, case management, information, and referral to community resources for families with children in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), as well as provide program administrative support as needed.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/span/span/strong/span/span/p p style="margin-left:48px"span style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Recruitment, Enrollment and Orientation /span/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Organize and conduct an ongoing recruitment effort to ensure full enrollment in the ECEAP program. The FSS will maintain an outreach, recruitment, and enrollment process throughout the school year.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"nbsp;Organize and conduct enrollment activities, interview parents to determine program eligibility, verify income and obtain necessary parent permission for ECEAP activities.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Organize and conduct parent orientations to ECEAP, including rights and responsibilities in ECEAP. Coordinate with other preschool staff to integrate the orientation process for ECEAP and non-ECEAP parents.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:48px"span style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Family Support/Case Management/span/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Assist families in recognizing their strengths, setting goals and planning how to meet their goals through the development of a Family Goal Plan; work in partnership with families to overcome barriers, meet their stated goals; provide family support services during the program year; offer information and referral to non-ECEAP families in Encompass Early Learning programs as needed; assist families to access resources in the community; work with diverse populations and access interpreters as needed; maintain flexible hours to provide services when parents are available (this is specifically listed in the DCYF performance standards)./span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Crisis Intervention: Provide support to families experiencing a crisis and refer them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers as appropriate. This applies to ECEAP and non-ECEAP families, as needed.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:48px"span style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Parent Partnerships/span/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Promote parent, staff, and community partnerships in the ECEAP program through various methods (e.g., parent meetings, newsletters, parent trainings, home visits, Policy Council, volunteer opportunities, other agency programs and through other strategies supported by the agency). /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Encourage parents to participate in the decisions concerning the education of their children and support families involved in program leadership activities. Encourage families to get involved in other Encompass program activities as appropriate.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Work with families and the program team to ensure smooth transitions to before-and after-school care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten.nbsp;/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Family Events: Plan and facilitate family events that respond to specific training interests and information requests through parent input throughout the year; work with the preschool team and parents to plan and conduct/facilitate family events.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:48px"span style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Administrative and Record Keeping/span/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Maintain accurate records including enrollment information, family goals, documentation of referrals made and follow-up and contact hours according to ECEAP program standards. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Track and submit documentation. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Compile and submit monthly report information and other required records./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Documentation and reporting must be completed and submitted to the appropriate person, department, and/or agency on or before the required due date./span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Program Budget Accountability: Responsible for keeping records of parent activity and other job-related expenses.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:48px"span style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Collaboration/span/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Participate in staffing for children and families with program and therapy staff.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Collaborate with staff at Puget Sound Educational Service District and at local agencies, establish linkages with community members and agencies to promote and enhance services for ECEAP families, and maintain linkages through attending pertinent community-based meetings.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Collaborate and communicate with preschool, family support and therapy staff in a timely manner to provide consistent services and referrals for families./span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Other duties as assigned./span/spannbsp;/span/span/p h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"QUALIFICATIONS/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Bachelorrsquo;s Degree in Social Work or related field with 2 years demonstrated, successful experience working with at risk, low-income families.nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Demonstrated knowledge of human services systems.nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Acknowledge, value, and operate according to the family support principles.nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Bilingual Spanish a plusnbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Ability to work independently and as a member of a teamnbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Excellent oral and written communication skillsnbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Basic computer skills (includes MS Office suite ndash; Word, Excel, Share Point, Outlook)nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:24px; margin-right:-50px"nbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Knowledge of community resources for families and appropriate referral proceduresnbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and people with limited incomenbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Ability to organize your own work and to work independentlynbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:24px; margin-right:-50px"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"nbsp;/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES/span/span/strong/span/span/p p style="margin-right:-50px"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"strongRequired prior to first day of employment:/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Documentation of TB screening, MMR results/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Cleared Portable Background Check through the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF)/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"MERIT registration and obtain a STARTS ID/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Food and Beverage Handlerrsquo;s Permit/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Reliable transportation and Washington state driverrsquo;s license.nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:24px; margin-right:-50px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-right:-50px"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"strongRequired within 45 days of hire:/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"First aid and CPR card /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Other training courses as required of role/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"nbsp;/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"strongspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"PHYSICAL DEMANDS/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects./span/spannbsp;/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"This type of work involves sitting, walking, or standing, and may involve some running.nbsp;/span/spannbsp;/span/span/li /ul pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"span style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. /span/span/span/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"emEncompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities./em/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"emEncompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non job related medical condition or handicap./em/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"emThe information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.nbsp; It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job./em/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"emReasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job./em/span/span/p