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Family Partner (Oneonta - SUCO)

Opportunities for Otsego
  • New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Family Partner

    Head Start is seeking caring and resourceful individuals to work closely with families to promote their preschooler’s overall development and prepare them for kindergarten and life beyond school.

    As Family Partner you will:
    • Collaborate with classroom staff, program specialists, and families to develop child and family goals plans
    • Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs
    • Coordinate family engagement events (e.g. program orientation, parent groups) and conduct home visits with each assigned family at least twice per program year.
    • Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers
    • Assist with classroom activities as needed

    This position is located at our Oneonta - SUCO Head Start Center, has school breaks and summers off, and is given access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
     
    This position has a PENDING HIRE.

    Minimum Education and Experience:
    Associate’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED/HSED and equivalent experience/education in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of related experience in human services; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle

    Expected Skills:
    Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; specialized knowledge of the field; consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; work predominantly varied in character

    Working Conditions:
    Typical office and pre-school environment and equipment; local travel; work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood illness
     
     
     
    Pay Range Guide:
    • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
    • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York
    Websitehttps://ofoinc.org/join-our-team/employment-opportunities

    Skills

    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Community Providersunmatched
    • Community Relationsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Family Social Workunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Kindergartenunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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