Position:

Family Resource Assistant (FRA) position to work with Head Start Families

Salary:

$13.86 to $14.65 an hour. Eight(8) hours a day, five (5) days a week with full benefit package.

Qualifications:          

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field with two years’ experience working directly with families
• Basic computer experience required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple and dynamic work tasks.
• Must be able to work well with a diverse population of co-workers, clients, providers, and communities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings/weekends.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for child enrollment in Head Start Center services.
• Provides family services to up to 40 families (primarily in Willows) and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Completes assessment and supports families to develop and accomplish goals leading to greater self-sufficiency.
• Maintains regular communication with assigned Teacher/Directors regarding family information that may affect children’s learning and/or behavior.
• Assists parents to complete children’s health requirements and with other health, dental, and nutrition needs, and maintains current records.
• Provides transportation and translation for families for health and social service appointments, as needed.
• Makes appropriate family referrals to community resources and follows up to see that the referrals are meeting the family’s needs.
• Supports parent engagement with program activities.
• Arranges and provides opportunity for parents to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Work Year:

234 days (July-June). Position to begin January/February 2019.

Application Procedure:

(Applications without the required documentations will not be considered.)

1. Complete Application and Resume

2. Copy Associate Degree

3. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts

4. Letters of recommendations (1 Professional and 1 Personal)

Submit to:

Child and Family Services

676 E. Walker Street, Orland CA  95963

Attention: Miriam Lopez, Executive Secretary/HR Manager 530-865-1267 ext. 2211

Deadline

Friday, January 11, 2019

Interview Date:

Thursday, January 17, 2019