Family Service Worker

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Family Service Worker

Full-time (Monday - Friday)

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927.  We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.  Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.  

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:    

Monitor compliance and fulfill the requirements of Head Start Performance Standards for family and community partnership services to move families toward/reinforce self-sufficiency, using socially and developmentally appropriate approaches.  Provides assistance in daily operations of Center.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches parents in parenting skills and assists them in moving toward/reinforcing self-sufficiency by developing rapport, providing assistance and support and helping them identify personal and family goals on the family partnership agreement.  

• Enrolls, places, transitions and withdraws children in accordance with policies to achieve enrollment goals  

• Monitors and analyzes children’s attendance 

• Collaborates with educational staff to plan, coordinate, and provide family services for families enrolled in the child care program to monitor compliance and achievement of family partnership agreements.   

• Provides referrals and free translation services to enrolled families 

• Assists with paperwork for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, Colorado Preschool Program and Denver Preschool Program regarding enrollment, attendance, and reporting. 

• Facilitates all child transitions in-house as well as with families and community agencies. 

• Maintains accurate and timely standardized documentation of all communications/interactions and family and community partnership services in the child’s file and in database   

• Compiles accurate and timely program statistics and prepares related reports in a timely manner. 

• Records attendance in database accurately and timely. 

• Participates with appropriate staff in identification, staffing, and service delivery for children with special needs and their families. 

• Acts as an advocate for families during the IEP and IFSP process. 

• Develops referral sources for and provides appropriate crisis intervention including situations such as child abuse, domestic violence, and emergency food and housing needs. 

• Coordinates with center staff/management on parent committee meetings and parenting skills classes in conjunction with Family Service Administrator and experts in the community to meet parents’ needs and interests.  Is responsible for assuring completion of paperwork associated with these activities. 

• Assists educational and administrative teams in the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations and in the day to day operations of the Center.  

• Oversees the tracking of in-kind services. 

• In collaboration with the educational staff, produces a monthly calendar and newsletter with the required information in the language(s) spoken by the classroom community.   

• Maintains parent boards with the required up-to-date information. 

• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must comply with all Colorado State Licensing requirements  

• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with children, parents and co-workers 

• Intermediate knowledge of computer word processing and databases systems to accurately input information, maintain client and program data, generate reports, and create communications.  

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.  

• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base. 

• Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• AA in Human Services related field or an unrelated degree with 24+ credits in a Human Services related field.  (BA degree preferred in Human Services related field) 

• Six months to 1 year experience in the human services field.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $21.53 - $25.08 per hour dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday through Friday.  This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career.  Training provided within the first year of employment   includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance. 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers.  We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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