Crystal Stairs, Inc. \n

Improving the Lives of Families through\n

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy \n
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Head Start - Family Services Associate\n

Location: South Los Angeles\n
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What We're Looking For:\n

We are seeking a Family Services Associate who supports Head Start families in making choices and decisions, and taking actions that will improve the conditions and quality of life for all family members; creates opportunities for meaningful family engagement with Head Start for all families, uses a case management approach to share information with families regarding resources, program options, sources of professional and parental support, and ways of accessing resources within the community; recruits Head Start children, and links families with services such as health, disabilities, nutrition, social services\/mental health, and family engagement services. The ideal candidate will support and coordinate program services in the following areas:\n\nImplements the family needs assessment process, consolidates the results, develops appropriate recommendations in response to the expressed needs of families.\nNetworks with key community organizations and agencies to provide parent training in developing life skills, including parenting, income generation\/entrepreneurship, improvement of communication skills, literacy, mental and physical health care, financial planning, and resolving conflicts or violence. \nRecommends specific procedures for responding to emergency needs of families, works with existing community agencies and resources to design and implement an effective emergency needs response system.\nIdentifies and explores cooperative relationships community resources and agencies that provide employment\/job skills training, job placement, on-the-job training opportunities, apprenticeships, and job preparation activities.\nRecruits prospective families and assists with enrollment process.\nConducts home visits to facilitate family plans, assists families in achieving identified goals and follow-up on referrals. Acts as a case manager and works cooperatively with local agencies to assist families to linkup with services in the local community.\nPromotes effective community support for families by coordination and advocacy for services with community agencies.\nAssists families in making the transition into and out of the Early Head Start\/Head Start Program and into Kindergarten.\n\n
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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:\n\nBA\/BS degree or AA\/AS degree in social work, human services, liberal studies or related field required. Bilingual in English\/Spanish is a plus.\nExpert in Microsoft Office computer skills required.\nSuccessfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.\nKnowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to education and early childhood development, staffing and program options as well as services to children with disabilities.\nKnowledge of social service delivery, community resources, requirements, and procedures.\nKnowledge of family dynamics, strategies for male involvement and family-centered practice.\nKnowledge of the immediate business communities and private industries\nExperience in community outreach, community health or family-focused intervention. \nExperience working or volunteering in social or community services required. \nExperience in planning and conducting workshops and training programs. \nExperience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic setting. \n\n
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance. \nMust meet State health requirements, including TB clearance. \nFingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department.\n\n
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Total Package of Benefits\n\nMedical\/ Dental\/ Vision\/ - 95% Agency paid!\n401k Matching Options\nFlex Spending \nPre-paid Legal Services\nSick and Vacation Time \nPaid Holidays\nOpportunity for Growth and Development\nRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM\n\n
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Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.\n
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Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.\n
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For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org\n
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All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.\n