What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Assistant position at Opportunity School?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Assistant to join our team. As a Family Service Assistant, you will provide support to our team of professionals in delivering high-quality services to children and families. Your role will involve assisting with childcare, crisis intervention, conflict management, and other essential tasks.
Duties:
- Building strong collaborative relationships with families whose children are enrolled at Opportunity School.
- Assisting families in accessing and using community resources and necessary social services.
- Maintaining enrollment in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms.
- Promoting family engagement- which may include parent committee meetings, parent events and workshops, special family events (picnics, seasonal celebrations).
- Providing family support by helping develop Individual Partnership Agreements with families. This process includes learning about families interests, needs, strengths and goals.
- Completing home visits and parent conferences with families.
- Maintaining documentation of all services as required by program.
- Implementing plans to encourage attendance of children.
- Participate in team meetings contribute insights and observations
Skills:
- Experience working with children in an early childhood or school setting
- Familiarity with social services in Amarillo
- Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation
- Highly self-motivated and driven
- The Family Services Assistant serves as a liaison between the Region 16 EHS/HS program and Opportunity School.
This is a paid position that offers valuable experience in the field of social work. We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our employees.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for the position of Service Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Hours: Typically M-F, Hours vary and some weekends may be necessary for recruiting events.
Experience
Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Amarillo, TX 79104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15