Family Services Coordinator (Social Work Assistant 2)

Family Services Coordinator (Social Work Assistant 2)

Community Colleges of Spokane

Location: HS Northeast Community Ctr Spokane

Department: District HS/EHS/ECEAP Admin.

Salary Range: $4,093 - $5,241

Starting salary for this position is: $4,093 (Monthly)

This Head Start position will receive salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.
About Us

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County, providing care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We began providing this service in 1973 and have been growing and adapting to meet community needs ever since.

We offer safe and secure environments that nurture child growth and development and provide learning opportunities for children to enhance their skills and abilities for school success.

We are dedicated to working with low-income families so they can find support and success in getting their children off to a great beginning. Our parents and families are involved in developing the policies and goals of each center and are encouraged to be engaged.

We also operate centers on the campus of Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College to serve eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/16/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Family Services Coordinator (Social Work Assistant 2)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Center Manager, the Family Services Coordinator (FSC) is responsible at the site level for the implementation and continuation of family support services defined by the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and applicable state and local laws and regulations. This position will recruit and enroll children, develop family relationships, identify and assess needs, and coordinate plans of action for an assigned caseload. The FSC will utilize social service skills to educate and assist families in supporting educational, personal, social, health and vocational concerns/goals.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, determine Head Start eligibility, register and enroll children. Once enrolled, provide comprehensive children/family social services for an assigned caseload e.g., health (medical and dental); mental health; nutrition; and disability education, resources, and referrals ensuring Head Start performance standards are maintained. *
• Establish and manage thorough and current confidential hardcopy and electronic files for children and family documentation/information. Compile data for program reports. *
• Conduct health screens for vision, hearing, height, weight, and head circumference (as required); assist families in obtaining well-child exams, dental exams, hematocrits, immunizations; and monitor treatment status in collaboration with community health professionals. *
• Orient families to program services and work with the direct service team to provide services for children and families; assess, develop, and coordinate Family Strengths and Partnership Agreements (FSPA)/family goals, identified parent education/interests, food allergy information, disability support services, transition plans into kindergarten, and other resources in HS/EHS component areas. *
• Arrange, coordinate, and conduct home visit(s) for children/families in collaboration with the direct service team. *
• Stay informed with program changes by attending all necessary trainings, meetings, and reviewing program updates. *
• Represent and promote HS/EHS at events and committees as assigned.
• May direct the work of community and parent volunteers and practicum students.
• Assist in classrooms for absent staff and/or break coverage when requested.
• May assist in promoting and protecting children's health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and use routine care as a component of primary caregiving.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan, and perform related duties as required. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Knowledge of early childhood education theory and practices, including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, observation and ongoing assessment, individualizing, planning, special services, and referrals.
• Knowledge of health and social service delivery systems within the community.
• Ability to calculate immunization schedules and conduct health screens with children ages one month to five years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to understand and utilize data in decision-making and program implementation.
• Ability to maintain accurate and thorough electronic and manual files and records.
• Ability to use computer programs related to an office environment.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to work on and pivot between multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years related experience.
• Work experience in the health or social work fields working with children ages one month to five years and their families.
• Experience in working with low-income families from a variety of cultural groups, especially English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Experience or knowledge of community health and social service providers.
• Knowledge/Experience with ChildPlus database.

To apply and see full details, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6056159

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