Head Start - Family Services Associate

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start - Family Services Associate

Location:
South Los Angeles

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Family Services Associate who supports Head Start families in making choices and decisions, and taking actions that will improve the conditions and quality of life for all family members; creates opportunities for meaningful family engagement with Head Start for all families, uses a case management approach to share information with families regarding resources, program options, sources of professional and parental support, and ways of accessing resources within the community;

recruits Head Start children, and links families with services such as health, disabilities, nutrition, social services/mental health, and family engagement services. The ideal candidate will support and coordinate program services in the following areas:

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• BA/BS degree or AA/AS degree in social work, human services, liberal studies or related field required. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Expert in Microsoft Office computer skills required.
• Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to education and early childhood development, staffing and program options as well as services to children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of social service delivery, community resources, requirements, and procedures.
• Knowledge of family dynamics, strategies for male involvement and family-centered practice.
• Knowledge of the immediate business communities and private industries
• Experience in community outreach, community health or family-focused intervention.
• Experience working or volunteering in social or community services required.
• Experience in planning and conducting workshops and training programs.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements, including TB clearance.
• Fingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ - 95% Agency paid!
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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