What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager Head Start position at Southern Kennebec Child Development Corportion?
SKCDC, a prominent Early Head Start, Head Start, and Childcare program, is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our team as a Family Services Coordinator. This role involves working within a cross-disciplinary team, dedicated to serving vulnerable young children and their families in our community. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on families, connecting them to vital resources, and contributing to our mission of improving lives and opportunities for children and families, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with families on program enrollment, ensuring they feel confident in their roles as parents.
- Connect families to community resources and provide ongoing support to parents in achieving personal goals.
- Collaborate with community partners to facilitate access to services such as transportation, mental health support, and food for families.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human, Family, or Social Services.
- Equivalent related Bachelor’s education is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in Human, Family, or Social Services case management.
Skills and Competencies:
- Understanding of family dynamics and challenges faced by vulnerable young children and their families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to establish trusting relationships with families.
- Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect families with needed services.
Personal Attributes:
- Enthusiastic and energetic with a passion for supporting families.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Commitment to the mission of improving lives and opportunities for children and families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23