QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Resident and/or familiar with local early childhood systems, First 5’s, Community Outreach, working with families including but not limited to knowledge about resources, transportation systems, community health and social services available within the Go Kids service areas.
· Experience and/or knowledge of child-centered, family-focused, strength-based child and family practice; relationship-based work.
· Demonstrate ability to empathize and communicate comfortably with people of diverse backgrounds.
· Must be organized, creative, independent and self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
· Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
· Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and pose; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
· Thorough knowledge of office administration (including efficient filing systems, office machines and equipment, and computer software) and skilled in customer service and employee relations.
· Maintain a professional approach with families, partners, and staff.
· Must be able to multi-task, and focus with composure, in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
· Requires a good sense of humor and belief in working as a professional cohesive team member.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development or a related field strongly preferred. Two to three (2-3) years’ experience working with children/families; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Endorsement in Infant Family Early Child Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH) or working toward endorsement and/or Santa Clara County’s Family Development Course units a plus. Experience and sensitivity toward interacting and contributing within a communities of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and socio-economic diversity a plus. Must be able to pass fingerprint and criminal clearance. Possess a valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance and have reliable transportation.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Bilingual/Bicultural in Spanish/English required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures with conformance to the prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government entities, employees, managers, clients, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures & amounts with a 10 Key.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables, occasionally in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met (or may be encountered) by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, and walk. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in conditions that would be in risk of radiation exposure. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can sometimes be noisy.
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Benefits include: Medical; Dental; Vision; 401(k); STD; LTD; Company paid Life Insurance; Vol. Life Insurance; PTO; EAP