EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: · High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other human services related field and experience working with populations served by the grant, expectant women and children birth through age four preferred · Staff hired after November 7, 2016, must have within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: · Ability to safely transport families to appointments, Central office, etc. when necessary · Knowledge and experience related to child development and early childhood education; the principles of child and expectant women health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics · Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all members of the staff and the general public with varying abilities · Ability to communicate with and motivate families to achieve set goals · Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families, especially those coping with crisis, with appropriate agencies and services · Able to maintain a flexible working schedule in order to accommodate families and program activities, which include some evenings and weekends · Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, counseling skills, and empathy toward needs of parents · Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures · Ability to work independently with little direct supervision · Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level · Ability to maintain confidential information · Ability to set up and maintain accurate records & files · Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports · Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment LICENSES, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATIONS: · Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage · Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy) · Complete 15 hours of in-service/professional development training hours each fiscal year (July-June) · By October 2019, must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: · Works inside in a child care setting · Travel to multiple sites required ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: · Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) · Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) · Ability to communicate both orally and in writing · Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data · Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability) |
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