Parent Services Specialist - Oxnard, United States - Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc

Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc

Verified Company

Oxnard, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

PARENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
Under the supervision of the child care services supervisor (Parent Services), the parent services specialist shall be responsible to:

Determine initial and continuing need and eligibility for subsidized child care services for state funded programs in accordance with applicable program regulations and requirements.
Review case files (paper and electronic) as needed to ensure compliance with Federal, State and/or County Funding Terms and Conditions (i.e., track and submit weekly enrollments, transfers, changes and terminations).
Maintain a caseload of parent files enrolled in the subsidized child care programs. This includes maintaining record of contacts, case histories and all other pertinent data.
Research and assist in the resolution of child care barriers by determining the need for additional services and referring individuals/parents to community and/or professional resources.
Conduct initial and ongoing child care orientations (individual and/or group) to explain program requirements and procedures to subsidized applicants and recipients.
Provide referrals and follow-up to individuals/ parents requesting child care and other information related to child development services or resources.
Be accessible to the general public at Job and Career Centers and/or parent meetings or workshops as needed.
Connect with community organizations (e.g., Ventura County, First 5, employers, etc.) to assist applicants and recipients of subsidized child care services as needed.
Represent CDR by attending and participating in case conferencing meetings, partnership meetings and other community events as needed.
Attend and participate in CDR staff meetings and other agency events as required.
Accurately maintain, monitor and submit all required reports by established deadlines.
May be required to manage family child care caseload at outstation locations within Ventura County as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of an associate degree in sociology, child development, human services, psychology, or related field
or a minimum of 30 completed college units. _Those hired with only the minimum completed college units must continue education and obtain an associate degree in related field within three years of hire as a condition of employment._
A minimum of two (2) years' recent paid work experience in a position involving community or social work which includes interviewing clients and caseload management.

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Preferred Criteria: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills. Experience determining eligibility for a public assistance program.

Physical Abilities:
Ability to see at normal distance. Ability to hear normal conversations and sounds.

Ability to effectively use hands and fingers in the regular use of computer keyboard and for filling out a large volume of required forms.

License or Other Requirements:
Must submit to a pre-employment agency-paid physical examination. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of physical examination.

Pay:
$ $39.42 per hour

Benefits: