Position Title: Family Service Worker

Program/Department: The Home Visiting Program, Department of Early Childhood

Full Time or Part Time/Hours per week: 40 hours a week; this is a 12 month position

Salary: available upon request

Provides family-based direct services, including weekly home visits, comprehensive caseload management, curriculum planning and implementation, and facilitation of group socializations, to a diverse community of low-income families with children under the age of three and expectant mothers.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and skills in working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and with inputting information into online databases
• Flexible schedule that may include some evening or weekend hours

Education and/or EXPERIENCE –

q  Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or related field

q  Experience working with pregnant women and families with young children

q  Experience in Early Head Start preferred

q  Own transportation a plus

How to apply:

Please email cover letter, resume and copy of educational credentials to jquinones@howardarea.org.