YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Family Service Assistant
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Overview
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. We’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of staff, volunteers, and members, on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone — especially children — experiences an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide literacy and STEAM-infused learning to more than 3,000 children aged 6 weeks through Pre-K; offer sports, aquatics, camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities to 58,000 youth and teens; serve over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to support our communities.
Nature and Scope Under the direction of the Center Director, the Family Services Assistant (FSA) will administer and evaluate services to children and families. The position is primarily responsible for implementing YMCA’s Early Learning Family Services program and achieving related outcomes for children and families.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the delivery of comprehensive family services in Health, Nutrition, Social Services, Eligibility (ERSEA) and Education.
Serve as a family advocate to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development for the 0-5 Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
Maintain required documentation for Head Start, Bright from the Start (BFTS), GA Pre-K, Quality Rated, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta, as well as other governing agencies.
Recruit eligible children, including those with disabilities, and assist families in completing registrations.
Develop and provide intervention strategies to improve and promote regular attendance.
Monitor attendance and discuss with families the importance and benefits of regular attendance.
Make referrals to the Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist for children with disabilities prior to enrollment.
Monitor center attendance and develop strategies for families with chronic absenteeism.
Identify families’ needs, interests, strengths, goals, services and resources that support family well-being.
Review individual progress, revise goals, and track identified needs and family progress.
Make referrals and conduct follow-up reviews to ensure delivery of services.
Establish and maintain a network of resource contacts to facilitate services and referrals for emergencies and crises.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of case management services within ChildPlus and other required data management systems.
Conduct home visits.
Develop community partnerships and serve as parent liaison between the program, resources, and services.
Collaborate with the Parent Family and Community Engagement team to develop and implement parent engagement opportunities that support the Parent Family Community Engagement framework outcomes.
Support parent activities that promote child learning and development in Education, Health, Transition, Parent-child relationships, Literacy, Bi-literacy, and Language.
Establish and maintain a system to ensure children’s health screenings and exams and obtain complete health history and parental consent for screenings.
Maintain health/medical and immunization documentation in files and in ChildPlus for immunizations, screenings, and treatment plans.
Coordinate medical appointments and connect families to Medical Homes; ensure treatment plans are documented and delivered.
Administer first aid as needed (documentation of current training required).
Dispense and administer medication in accordance with procedures (documentation of training required).
Participate in Medical Staffing involving children and families; provide families with health summaries.
Maintain first aid supplies in a safe location.
Participate in agency-wide projects and policy development; contribute to Community Assessments, Self-Assessments, Strategic Planning, and trainings.
Maintain and close confidential files on all enrollees, including ChildPlus data entry in appropriate modules.
Maintain, update, and distribute Resource Directory.
Support a welcoming, nurturing environment that respects diverse backgrounds of families in the program and community.
Review CACFP Income Eligibility Application forms and determine free, reduced, or paid eligibility for each child monthly.
Serve as Director on Duty when the Senior Director is absent and as needed; act as a floater between classrooms to relieve staff during breaks, trainings, and absences, including am/pm carpool.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field
Trained or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development
1+ years of experience in case management and/or family engagement/supports/advocacy
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to travel for family visits
Ergonomics Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Employment and Benefits Employment and benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirements
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities. We value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location YMCA Deans Bridge Road Early Learning Center
Notes: Seniority level, Employment type, Job function, and Industries are provided for informational purposes.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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At the Y, we’re an association of staff, volunteers, and members, on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone — especially children — experiences an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide literacy and STEAM-infused learning to more than 3,000 children aged 6 weeks through Pre-K; offer sports, aquatics, camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities to 58,000 youth and teens; serve over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to support our communities.
Nature and Scope Under the direction of the Center Director, the Family Services Assistant (FSA) will administer and evaluate services to children and families. The position is primarily responsible for implementing YMCA’s Early Learning Family Services program and achieving related outcomes for children and families.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the delivery of comprehensive family services in Health, Nutrition, Social Services, Eligibility (ERSEA) and Education.
Serve as a family advocate to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development for the 0-5 Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
Maintain required documentation for Head Start, Bright from the Start (BFTS), GA Pre-K, Quality Rated, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta, as well as other governing agencies.
Recruit eligible children, including those with disabilities, and assist families in completing registrations.
Develop and provide intervention strategies to improve and promote regular attendance.
Monitor attendance and discuss with families the importance and benefits of regular attendance.
Make referrals to the Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist for children with disabilities prior to enrollment.
Monitor center attendance and develop strategies for families with chronic absenteeism.
Identify families’ needs, interests, strengths, goals, services and resources that support family well-being.
Review individual progress, revise goals, and track identified needs and family progress.
Make referrals and conduct follow-up reviews to ensure delivery of services.
Establish and maintain a network of resource contacts to facilitate services and referrals for emergencies and crises.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of case management services within ChildPlus and other required data management systems.
Conduct home visits.
Develop community partnerships and serve as parent liaison between the program, resources, and services.
Collaborate with the Parent Family and Community Engagement team to develop and implement parent engagement opportunities that support the Parent Family Community Engagement framework outcomes.
Support parent activities that promote child learning and development in Education, Health, Transition, Parent-child relationships, Literacy, Bi-literacy, and Language.
Establish and maintain a system to ensure children’s health screenings and exams and obtain complete health history and parental consent for screenings.
Maintain health/medical and immunization documentation in files and in ChildPlus for immunizations, screenings, and treatment plans.
Coordinate medical appointments and connect families to Medical Homes; ensure treatment plans are documented and delivered.
Administer first aid as needed (documentation of current training required).
Dispense and administer medication in accordance with procedures (documentation of training required).
Participate in Medical Staffing involving children and families; provide families with health summaries.
Maintain first aid supplies in a safe location.
Participate in agency-wide projects and policy development; contribute to Community Assessments, Self-Assessments, Strategic Planning, and trainings.
Maintain and close confidential files on all enrollees, including ChildPlus data entry in appropriate modules.
Maintain, update, and distribute Resource Directory.
Support a welcoming, nurturing environment that respects diverse backgrounds of families in the program and community.
Review CACFP Income Eligibility Application forms and determine free, reduced, or paid eligibility for each child monthly.
Serve as Director on Duty when the Senior Director is absent and as needed; act as a floater between classrooms to relieve staff during breaks, trainings, and absences, including am/pm carpool.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field
Trained or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development
1+ years of experience in case management and/or family engagement/supports/advocacy
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to travel for family visits
Ergonomics Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Employment and Benefits Employment and benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirements
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities. We value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location YMCA Deans Bridge Road Early Learning Center
Notes: Seniority level, Employment type, Job function, and Industries are provided for informational purposes.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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