Job description

COMMITTEE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT/HEAD START

Head Start Family Assistant

Committee for Early Childhood Development Head Start (3 locations in Jamaica and Hollis) is looking for well-qualified Family Assistants. The scope of responsibilities includes enrolling families, maintaining attendance and continuous family support.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Must have an AA Degree or higher in Human Services/Social Work, or have a high school diploma and commit to completing the Family Development Credential.

* Applicants with a Family Development Credential will be strongly considered
* Must have one (1) years’ experience in a social service and/or preschool setting.
* Must have the knowledge and ability to relate to families from diverse cultures.
* Must be able to work with community groups and partners.
* Must be computer literate and be able to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as other various databases.
*Must have good communication skills and be fluent in verbal and written English.
*Must have a flexible schedule.
* Must be a U.S. citizen or have a green card.
* Must complete screenings from the NYC Department of Investigation, NYC Department of Education and the NY State Central Registry. The DOI fingerprint fee is $101.75, the DOE fingerprint fee is $101.75 and the NYS Central Registry fee is $25.00. All fees are the responsibility of the candidate.
* Applicants who speak Spanish, Creole or Urdu will be strongly considered.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Recruiting and enrolling children and families.
* Developing and maintaining a referral system for assisting with family needs and goals and to empower families.
* Developing and maintaining working relationships with community resources/partners.
* Assisting in encouraging parents to be involved in all components and programs of the center.
* Assisting families in obtaining proper health, dental and nutrition services, and maintaining current and accurate records of all medical and dental screenings.
* Establishing and maintaining open communication with families, staff and community partners.
* Assisting with the implementation and facilitation of parent and staff workshops.

Compensation: $36,085.00 - 40,429.00 annually, depending on qualifications and credentials

Committee for Early Childhood Development Head Start is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits that are available to eligible employees include:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Referral

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Employer-paid Pension Plan (paid by employer)

403(b) Voluntary Pension

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Day Off for Employee’s Birthday

20 Vacation Days (increases to 23 after 7 years of service)

12 Sick/Personal Days per Year (can be accrued)

Paid Half-Day for Bi-annual Medical

Workers' Compensation

Parental/Family Medical Leave

Personal Leave

Educational Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury/Witness Duty Leave

Employee Wellness Program

Uniform Allowance (if applicable)

Revised 9/16/22

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,085.00 - $40,429.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
CECD currently follows all Covid-19 mandates specified by the Office of Head Start and the NYC Department of Health, including mandatory masking, mandatory vaccinations, social distancing, intensive cleaning and table partitions in the classrooms.

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19? (This is mandated by the Office of Head Start.)
• Have you received a Covid-19 booster vaccination?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• social service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• Haitian Creole (Preferred)
• Urdu (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.