*Join Our Team!*
Do you desire to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Are you driven to help kids and families succeed? Come join Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)!
We are a non-profit organization running Head Start and comparable state funded early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon.
Our staff is comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all talented and skilled individuals, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
*Position Summary:*
Provides program case management services to children and families that include health, social services, literacy, and training in compliance to Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations.
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of parent related activities at the center level.
*Essential Functions:*
*Provide direct health and social services to children and families by:*
* Conducting enrollment procedures including identifying,and addressing immediate needs.
* Assessing individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting and achieving goals.
* Conducting child health screenings.
*Connect families to needed resources in the community by:*
* Referring families to community agencies to obtain emergency assistance, adult education, job training, health, mental health, and dental services; including ensuring the establishment of medical and dental homes.
*Implementing the program’s work plan through collaboration with program staff to deliver integrated comprehensive services by:*
* Participating in program’s recruitment activities.
* Participating in planning and implementing transition activities that support families.
* Assisting supervisor with approval of enrollment documentation for family and health services.
* Consulting with Family and Health Services Supervisor to develop the Care Plan to ensure needs are met prior to child beginning program
*Maintain a current and accurate record keeping system by:*
* Efficiently compiling, documenting, and sorting data related to program services and individual family case management.
*Advocate for Head Start children and families by:*
* Fostering an understanding in the community of the program’s mission, goal, objectives and services.
*Protect family confidentiality and Agency operations by:*
* Adhering to OCDC Confidentiality Policy.
* Reporting any discrepancies relating to family files or other information to Family and Health Services Supervisor.
*Education and Job Requirements:*
High school diploma or GED *AND*:
A credential, certificate or degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
*OR*
1 year of work experience in a health and/or social services field or in a position that combines administrative and customer support duties AND must complete OCDC’s Family Advocate Certificate Level 1 within 12 months of hire.
*OR*
2 years of work experience in an environment working with children and/or families AND must complete OCDC’s Family Advocate Certificate Level 1 within 12 months of hire.
Full position details can be found at our website: https://10wwwsvr.
ocdc.
net/careers/Careers.
aspx?req=2022-38-009&type=JOBDESCR
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).
We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.
26 - $22.
27 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* One of the requirements for this position is a bilingual skillset in Spanish and English: Could you let me know if you are bilingual in Spanish and English?
Work Location: In person
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