Family Service and Engagement Worker at Chicanos Por La Causa – Deming, New Mexico

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

YOU will:

• Collaborate with families in a partnership process that identifies the family needs, interests, strengths, goals, and resources needed to support the family’s well-being.
• Be the family’s liaison to program and community services and will connect assigned families to services which promote healthy, safety, and economic stability.
• Be expected to conduct family engagement services and activities in the family’s preferred language to the extent possible.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are a relationship-builder and can develop relationships with families and structure services to encourage trusting and respectful ongoing two-way communication.
• Your are empathetic, non-judgmental, respectful, professional and ethical at all times.
• You are a professional and can maintain professional and ethical boundaries between self and families.
• You are detail-oriented to be able to maintain up to date data in files electronically. Including but not limited to case management, immunizations, referrals, goals, home visits and assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic keyboard skills and be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web based systems.
• Within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field

Preferred qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development (ECE), social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field with 2-years’ experience working in an early childhood education environment.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse and low-income families.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is for the Early Head Start programs

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.