Head Start Family Service Worker - Meeker and McLeod (#1025E) at United Community Action Partnership, Inc

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 9 months per year, Union position

LOCATION: McLeod and Meeker Counties, MN

Inspire Young Minds and Help Families Build a Bright Future! Create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. As a Family Service Worker, you’ll promote and support parent involvement and education in the Head Start Program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Facilitate Goal Achievement: Facilitate the development and completion of the families to reach their goals in the Family Partnership Agreements.
• Promote the Program: Recruit children and families for the program.
• Assess & Develop: Assist the enrolled individuals and families to continue their improvement and growth.

• Support Families: Assist families in accessing other community resources and offer opportunities for parent engagement.

• Coordinate & Integrate: Assist the families in working through the program services to enhance their effectiveness.

SKILLS TO WOW US:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
• Understanding and respectful of cultural diversity.
• Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
• Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Within 18 months of hire, minimum of a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.

• CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain it).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Starting salary of $20.80 - $31.13/hour - plus benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 9-Month, Union Position

• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

                                                      United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.