Social Services Associate - Delano, United States - MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION
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Delano, United States

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MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

_Position:
_ Social Services Associate


_Location:
_ Cesar Chavez PS Center


_Program:
_ Child Care/Pre-School


_Salary:
_ $ $20.65


_FLSA Status:
_ **Non-exempt (40 hours per week)


_Supervised by:
_ Program Director and/or Designee


_General Summary_

  • The Social Services Associate is a staff person who will assist the Child Care administration with the clerical support services as assigned. Social Services Associate will travel to the assigned child care/preschool centers to aid in the provision of social services necessary to permit parents and children to benefit from and be able to continue participation in the MAOF child care program. This staff member will work collaboratively with administration to implement mandated Federal and State guidelines._

_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
_
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Interacts with families in a manner that is respectful of each family?s ethnic, cultural and diversity; Communicates in an effective manner with parents, children and staff;
  • Assist in the enrollment function of eligible children regardless of race, sex, creed, color, national origin, or children with disabilities;
  • Assist the Child Care Administration in other documentation necessary for program accountability as required by the State Department of Educational;
  • Meets with parents of children enrolling in the program and completes the necessary supportive services documents/process;
  • Maintains a centralized recordkeeping system which ensures confidentiality of the children?s records;
  • Assist in the completion of the enrollment forms, contracts, fee determinations, etc., prior to final approval. Assists with recertification;
  • Maintains and prepares reports for submission to the Child Care Administration (i.e., attendance, control sheets and required forms);
  • Assists in the setup and/or sets up program resources;
  • Assists in parent education programs including notifying parents of available services through MAOF and through the community at large;
  • Encourages families to develop confidence and selfsufficiency in dealing with bureaucracy and personal matters;
  • As required, will participate in parent education and advisory group meetings;
  • Assist in the recruitment of eligible children into the program;
  • Carries out any other activities, which may be necessary for proper implementation of the program;
  • Regular attendance, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
  • Weekend work may be assigned as needed;
  • Required to travel to designated Child Care and or Pre-School Centers;
  • Attends staff meetings, workshops, and conference, as assigned;
  • Other duties as assigned.

_Qualifications:
_

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of (1) year completed college related courses;
  • Minimum of 3 units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education; one year experience in a preschool or childcare setting; or one year experience in case management and/or clerical work;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Spanish;
  • Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills;
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Proper phone etiquette;
  • Sensitivity and ability to work well with diverse ethnic, religious and cultural groups;
  • Must have positive attitude with a desire to work with and promote the welfare of children and their families;
  • Sensitive to the needs of the program and the general public;
  • Negative T.B. test or chest Xray, negative drug and alcohol screen test;
  • Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with coworkers and supervisors; work as part of a team and collaborate with department; and complete projects under tight deadlines even when there are completing requirements and changes in assignments;
  • Ability to work with mínimal supervision;
  • Must possess own automobile, valid California Driver?s License, and current auto insurance.

_Physical Demands_


The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.


_Work Environment_
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functio
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