Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Social Work, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- 1-year experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families
- A passion for achieving positive child and family outcomes through high quality family engagement
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with children
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to work and interact with diverse groups of people
- Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success
- Proficient in Microsoft programs, social media, writing, editing and applicable software systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferredin Social Work, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- 2 years’ direct related experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children to advocate for their families
- Family Development Credential (FDC) (preferred and required within the first year of employment)
- Prior experience working in low-income diverse communities preferred
- Bilingual Spanish English based on service population
Perks at Upbring
- Competitive PTO & paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
- 403(b) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
- Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
- This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods
- Position may work in a child facility and have limited exposure to children
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Lift, push, pull or move up to 50 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging?
We are a diverse and inclusive organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best to fulfill our mission to break the cycle of child abuse.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.