Summary of Duties: The Family Services Assistant manages a caseload of Early Education participants. Under general direction, provides assistance in planning, developing and implementing various activities related to the Early Head Start, Head Start, LAUP and State Preschool programs. Ensures families are linked to appropriate health, special needs, nutrition, social services, parent involvement and mental health services based on family strengths, concerns, needs and priorities. Collaborative with program coordinators/specialist, teaching staff, district personnel and program families to ensure implementation and compliance of Federal and State mandates. Qualifications & Experience: Education Associate degree in social services or related field is required. Experience Minimum two (2) years work experience working with low income children and families is required; experience in a preschool environment is preferred.

Application Procedures: Applicants interested in the position must complete Plaza de la Raza employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials. Applicants may obtain an employment application from Human Resources department located at 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Pico Rivera, California 90660, or may download the application from the Careers section at www.plazadelaraza.info. Applicants must submit a complete application packet to Susana Ramos, Human Resources Specialist, via email jobs@pdlr.org or by regular mail to: Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. Human Resources Department 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Pico Rivera, California 90660 Employment application packets must include all of the following documentation: 1. Cover letter 2. Employment Application 3. Resume 4. Official transcripts indicating Associate degree in social service or related field. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process. Equal Opportunity Employer: In addition to fully meeting its obligations for nondiscrimination under federal and state law, 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, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.