Family Services Assistant at Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc.
Job Summary
Job Summary
PROGRAM SUMMARY Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves 674 children and their families. DEFINITION Under general direction, this position connects families to Head Start and Early Head Start with the appropriate health, nutrition, special needs, and mental health services through the integrated program services component and ERSEA system. This position manages a caseload and implements activities related to Early Head Start, Head Start, and state-funded programs. This position develops relationships with parents to encourage trust and respectful, ongoing two-way communication between staff and parents to create a welcoming program environment that incorporates the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds of the families in the program and community. This position collaborates, with families, in a family partnership process that identifies needs, interests, strengths, goals, and services and resources that support family well-being, including family safety, health, and economic stability. This position encourages parent involvement and opportunities for parents to volunteer in the program. (For additional information related to the position view the Job Description.)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate degree or a Family Development Credential (FDC) and a High School Diploma. Experience: One year of experience in parent involvement or social service setting assisting economically and socially disadvantaged families.
APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; and 2) Transcripts reflecting degree and major or Transcripts of High School/GED and FDC certificate. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process. 2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate degree or a Family Development Credential (FDC) and a High School Diploma. Experience: One year of experience in parent involvement or social service setting assisting economically and socially disadvantaged families.
APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; and 2) Transcripts reflecting degree and major or Transcripts of High School/GED and FDC certificate. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process. 2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.