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Bilingual Family Support Services Provider - Mitchell Head Start (Atwater) at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

5/20/2019 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/13/2019
Contact
Dorothy Dunbar
209-381-5154
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$16.98 - $18.75 per hour (Maximum entry salary is Step 3 at $17.84 per hour)
Length of Work Year
215 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time

Location & Hours:

Atwater, 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION:

If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:

Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement CAREFULLY! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be SPECIFIC. AVOID using "VARIES", "ON CALL", "SEE RESUME" or SIMILAR VAGUE LANGUAGE. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description. Submit all required, additional documents as specified.

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) copy of transcripts or AA degree (Please attach verification of degree (as per minimum requirements for this position)) 4) OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation (3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months) Upon hire must present official transcripts, finger print clearance, TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certificate. May require DMV H-6 printout, CA driver's license and current proof of auto insurance. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may fax to (209)381-6768, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for under a subject line & ATTN: Dorothy Dunbar. SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Comprehensive Service Supervisor, identify health and social service needs of assigned families and children in center based and wrap-around programs; plan and implement program activities to meet those needs. Plan and implement parent activities including parent education, parent committees, and facilitate parent participation in all aspects of the program. Conduct outreach and recruitment activities and implement enrollment procedures for preschool aged children. Make regular home visits. Prepare and maintain detailed child and family records, and maintain confidentiality of all information acquired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or the equivalent 60 units of college coursework in human services, psychology, social services, health services or a closely related field. Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social service, health service or a closely related field desired. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience providing direct services to families in an agency or organization that provides health or social services. Experience in family case management at a health or social services agency desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Hmong, and/or English/Punjabi. Possess or obtain a valid pediatric first aid certificate within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of community resources available within Merced County; principles of case management; philosophy of family self-sufficiency. Ability to plan, coordinate and organize activities; analyze and solve problems; ability to prepare detailed records accurately and in a timely manner. Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Ability to communicate orally and in writing using correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV printout required.


      ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) copy of transcripts or AA degree (Please attach verification of degree (as per minimum requirements for this position)) 4) OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation (3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months) Upon hire must present official transcripts, finger print clearance, TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certificate. May require DMV H-6 printout, CA driver's license and current proof of auto insurance. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may fax to (209)381-6768, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for under a subject line & ATTN: Dorothy Dunbar. SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Comprehensive Service Supervisor, identify health and social service needs of assigned families and children in center based and wrap-around programs; plan and implement program activities to meet those needs. Plan and implement parent activities including parent education, parent committees, and facilitate parent participation in all aspects of the program. Conduct outreach and recruitment activities and implement enrollment procedures for preschool aged children. Make regular home visits. Prepare and maintain detailed child and family records, and maintain confidentiality of all information acquired.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or the equivalent 60 units of college coursework in human services, psychology, social services, health services or a closely related field. Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social service, health service or a closely related field desired. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience providing direct services to families in an agency or organization that provides health or social services. Experience in family case management at a health or social services agency desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Hmong, and/or English/Punjabi. Possess or obtain a valid pediatric first aid certificate within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of community resources available within Merced County; principles of case management; philosophy of family self-sufficiency. Ability to plan, coordinate and organize activities; analyze and solve problems; ability to prepare detailed records accurately and in a timely manner. Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Ability to communicate orally and in writing using correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV printout required.

          Comments and Other Information

          IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

          Comments and Other Information


          IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.