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Malone, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

JCEO is a private notforprofit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEOs mission to alleviate poverty through practical timely and innovative services that emphasize and develop problemsolving skills for people.

This role involves supporting the Family and Community Services Coordinator (F&CSC)by acting as a liaison for family advocates in Franklin County. Responsibilities includeassisting parents at local HS/EHS sites providing resources and referrals maintainingconfidentiality facilitating access to community services and implementing eligibilityand enrollment processes. The position may also offer transportation childcare and
other social services while promoting family support and selfreliance.

FullTime NonExempt
Location: OnSite
Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.39

BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Carries out goals policies and activities designed to implement community and familyengagement and performance standards.
  • Prepare and distribute recruitment materials.
  • Maintain full child enrollment by recruiting lowincome children and those withdisabilities.
  • Inform the F&CS Coordinator of changes in enrollment; conduct home visits as needed.
  • Assist Family Advocates in collecting necessary paperwork (e.g. medical records).
  • Participate in team meetings and act as a liaison between families center teams andoutside agencies.
  • Help maintain resource files and share information with parents through newsletters.
  • Support the development of a calendar of events for parents and staff.
  • Participate in selfassessment processes as directed.
  • Attend Policy Council meetings and record minutes when the Secretary is unavailable.
  • Ensure proper documentation of NonFederal Share for volunteers and donations.
  • Report instances of child abuse/neglect and follow up as required.
  • Attend required meetings and trainings; submit reports on time.
  • Assist with implementing the parenting curriculum through workshops and meetings.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Carry out duties in alignment with the mission of the Joint Council for EconomicOpportunity Inc.
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent preferred. Experience in the
field preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES
Candidate must possess a valid drivers license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Theemployee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability toadjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weatherconditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources department ator via email


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