Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
ECEAP Family Support
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98903
Family Support Specialist – ECEAP Family Support
Join to apply for the
ECEAP Family Support
role at
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington .
Pay Range $19.00/hr – $22.00/hr (actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter).
Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of positive communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
Organizes and conducts ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment in the ECEAP center; participates with other site staff.
Organizes enrollment activities and interviews parents to determine program eligibility, verifies income, and obtains necessary parent permission for ECEAP activities.
Collaborates with site staff to conduct parent orientations, including orienting parents to their rights and responsibilities and explaining relevant policies and curriculum approaches.
Assists families in recognizing strengths and supports them in setting goals and planning how to meet those goals through a Family Partnership Plan.
Works in partnership with families to overcome barriers, meet stated goals, and achieve economic success and prosperity.
Provides family support services through at least three hours of contact with each family during the program year.
Works collaboratively with center mental health professionals to address mental health issues of enrolled children and families.
Visits families’ homes as appropriate for enrollment, interviewing parents, informing them of school and community resources, and providing child development and parenting information.
Collects and identifies health, nutrition, medical, dental, and immunization records from parents and health providers to produce health summaries and information reports for center staff and coordinators and refers to health treatment as appropriate.
Develops individualized child health and/or nutrition plans to support the child’s success in school; evaluates and documents the family’s experience with the health plan at the end of the school year.
Provides support to families experiencing a crisis and refers them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers as appropriate.
Partners with parents to assist with access to health providers, obtain examinations, identify obstacles to completing exams, and secure appropriate treatment and follow‑up referrals for children.
Promotes parent, staff, and community partnerships through meetings, leadership opportunities, professional development, newsletters, trainings, home visits, policy councils, volunteer opportunities, and other strategies.
Encourages parents to participate in decisions concerning their children’s education and supports families involved in site leadership activities.
Provides or assists with health screenings, immunization verifications, and outside agency referrals (e.g., hearing, vision, immunization compliance, height/weight) to promote needed treatment and comply with program requirements.
Works with families and the site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families to before‑ and after‑school care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten.
Plans and facilitates family events that respond to training interests and information requests indicated on a Parent Interest Survey or other parent input.
Schedules family events at convenient times for families.
Provides health, nutrition, and oral health education to children and families and educates parents about advocating for the child’s health needs.
Provides health education materials and resources.
Maintains accurate records, including enrollment information, family resource checklists, referrals, and adult contact hours per ECEAP standards; compiles and submits monthly activity reports and other required records; utilizes ELMS database for tracking.
Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for staffing, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans, and cross‑component coordination.
Participates in in‑service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other educational opportunities throughout the year.
Links with community members and agencies to promote and enhance services for ECEAP families, and maintains linkages through attending relevant community‑based meetings.
Develops and maintains an updated list of community resources, including health, oral health, and nutrition resources.
Stays informed of ongoing program changes and updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Job Requirements Disabled applicants who can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations are considered eligible.
Physical Requirements Standing, walking, bending, lifting, or other medium physical exertion, talking and hearing, and adequate vision are required up to 60% of the time. Approximately 40% of the time may involve lifting and carrying children, moving quickly around the room, and sitting on the floor or in small chairs with a group.
Non‑Physical Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field required, or on a professional development plan.
Experience
Two years working with caregivers and at‑risk children.
Special Skills
Strong behavioral management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues, home visiting, parenting skills training, mental health, and community resources.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to represent the agency professionally within the community.
Ability to work collaboratively with referral sources.
Ability to complete accurate paperwork in a timely manner.
Basic computer proficiency.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid First Aid and CPR cards.
Valid Food Handler's card.
Valid WA driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State.
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' insurance provider.
Employment is Conditional Upon
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting where required.
Wage Range $19.00–$22.00 per hour depending on experience and education.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year.
Health insurance with medical and prescription coverage; optional dental and vision plans; majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities.
403(b) retirement plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2 % of monthly income and matches up to 4 % of employee contributions after 6 months.
Basic Life Insurance fully paid by Catholic Charities.
Flexible Spending Account eligible after 6 months.
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months.
Additional voluntary insurances (supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, critical illness, long‑term disability, accident, identity theft).
Employee Assistance Program: up to 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools.
Annual longevity awards beginning at 5 years of employment.
EEO Statement It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
#J-18808-Ljbffr
ECEAP Family Support
role at
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington .
Pay Range $19.00/hr – $22.00/hr (actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter).
Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of positive communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
Organizes and conducts ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment in the ECEAP center; participates with other site staff.
Organizes enrollment activities and interviews parents to determine program eligibility, verifies income, and obtains necessary parent permission for ECEAP activities.
Collaborates with site staff to conduct parent orientations, including orienting parents to their rights and responsibilities and explaining relevant policies and curriculum approaches.
Assists families in recognizing strengths and supports them in setting goals and planning how to meet those goals through a Family Partnership Plan.
Works in partnership with families to overcome barriers, meet stated goals, and achieve economic success and prosperity.
Provides family support services through at least three hours of contact with each family during the program year.
Works collaboratively with center mental health professionals to address mental health issues of enrolled children and families.
Visits families’ homes as appropriate for enrollment, interviewing parents, informing them of school and community resources, and providing child development and parenting information.
Collects and identifies health, nutrition, medical, dental, and immunization records from parents and health providers to produce health summaries and information reports for center staff and coordinators and refers to health treatment as appropriate.
Develops individualized child health and/or nutrition plans to support the child’s success in school; evaluates and documents the family’s experience with the health plan at the end of the school year.
Provides support to families experiencing a crisis and refers them to emergency assistance and crisis intervention providers as appropriate.
Partners with parents to assist with access to health providers, obtain examinations, identify obstacles to completing exams, and secure appropriate treatment and follow‑up referrals for children.
Promotes parent, staff, and community partnerships through meetings, leadership opportunities, professional development, newsletters, trainings, home visits, policy councils, volunteer opportunities, and other strategies.
Encourages parents to participate in decisions concerning their children’s education and supports families involved in site leadership activities.
Provides or assists with health screenings, immunization verifications, and outside agency referrals (e.g., hearing, vision, immunization compliance, height/weight) to promote needed treatment and comply with program requirements.
Works with families and the site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families to before‑ and after‑school care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten.
Plans and facilitates family events that respond to training interests and information requests indicated on a Parent Interest Survey or other parent input.
Schedules family events at convenient times for families.
Provides health, nutrition, and oral health education to children and families and educates parents about advocating for the child’s health needs.
Provides health education materials and resources.
Maintains accurate records, including enrollment information, family resource checklists, referrals, and adult contact hours per ECEAP standards; compiles and submits monthly activity reports and other required records; utilizes ELMS database for tracking.
Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for staffing, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans, and cross‑component coordination.
Participates in in‑service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other educational opportunities throughout the year.
Links with community members and agencies to promote and enhance services for ECEAP families, and maintains linkages through attending relevant community‑based meetings.
Develops and maintains an updated list of community resources, including health, oral health, and nutrition resources.
Stays informed of ongoing program changes and updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Job Requirements Disabled applicants who can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations are considered eligible.
Physical Requirements Standing, walking, bending, lifting, or other medium physical exertion, talking and hearing, and adequate vision are required up to 60% of the time. Approximately 40% of the time may involve lifting and carrying children, moving quickly around the room, and sitting on the floor or in small chairs with a group.
Non‑Physical Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
Associate’s degree in Social Work or related field required, or on a professional development plan.
Experience
Two years working with caregivers and at‑risk children.
Special Skills
Strong behavioral management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues, home visiting, parenting skills training, mental health, and community resources.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to represent the agency professionally within the community.
Ability to work collaboratively with referral sources.
Ability to complete accurate paperwork in a timely manner.
Basic computer proficiency.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid First Aid and CPR cards.
Valid Food Handler's card.
Valid WA driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State.
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' insurance provider.
Employment is Conditional Upon
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting where required.
Wage Range $19.00–$22.00 per hour depending on experience and education.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year.
Health insurance with medical and prescription coverage; optional dental and vision plans; majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities.
403(b) retirement plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2 % of monthly income and matches up to 4 % of employee contributions after 6 months.
Basic Life Insurance fully paid by Catholic Charities.
Flexible Spending Account eligible after 6 months.
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months.
Additional voluntary insurances (supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, critical illness, long‑term disability, accident, identity theft).
Employee Assistance Program: up to 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools.
Annual longevity awards beginning at 5 years of employment.
EEO Statement It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
#J-18808-Ljbffr