Head Start Family Service Worker - Meeker and McLeod (#0825J)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours) 9 months per year Union position

LOCATION: Meeker and McLeod MN

Inspire Young Minds and Help Families Build a Bright Future! Create a nurturing environment where children grow learn and thrive. As a Family Service Worker youll promote and support parent involvement and education in the Head Start Program.

WHAT YOULL DO:
Facilitate Goal Achievement: Facilitate the development and completion of the families to reach their goals in the Family Partnership Agreements.
Promote the Program: Recruit children and families for the program.
Assess & Develop: Assist the enrolled individuals and families to continue their improvement and growth.

Support Families: Assist families in accessing other community resources and offer opportunities for parent engagement.

Coordinate & Integrate: Assist the families in working through the program services to enhance their effectiveness.

SKILLS TO WOW US:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
Understanding and respectful of cultural diversity.
Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
Problem-solving comes easily and you handle challenges with grace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Within 18 months of hire minimum of a credential or certification in social work human services family services counseling or a related field.

CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain it).

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Starting salary of $20.00 - $30.67/hour - plus benefits!
Full-time (40 hours per week) 9-Month Union Position

Opportunities to grow learn & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agencys Benefits Plan allows employees to choose among a number of benefit options including but not necessarily limited to PTO 12 paid holidays each year health insurance dental insurance vision insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD) accident insurance critical illness insurance Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) hospital indemnity insurance basic life insurance voluntary life insurance 401k retirement plan HSA FSA medical & dependent care Proximal Health CancerCare Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program.Programs resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with United Community Action Partnership Inc.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

CONTACT:

United Community Action Partnership Inc.

WEBSITE:

United Community Action Partnership Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager