Family Worker jobs in Gillette, WY

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Family Advocate/Health Advocate
  • Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc
  • Lusk, WY PART_TIME
  • Lusk, WY

    POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Lusk Center is now scheduling interviews for a combined position Family Advocate/Health Advocate. This is a part-time position of 27 hours a week 182 days a year with limited summer hours. This position offers retirement, PTO, and extended illness benefits. There are no weekends, most major holidays and an extended winter holiday break. The minimum hourly wage is $14.68 adjusted based on education and experience. For more information, please contact the Center Director: Morgan at mkling@wyomingchild.org or call 307-334-2252. For more details on the job description and to apply, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. Deadline for applications: UNTIL FILLED. We look forward to visiting with you!
    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
    Job Summary: Family Advocate
    Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of children in the Early Childhood Center. Responsible for identifying the strengths and needs of the child and his/her family. With the assistance of other staff members, takes appropriate action to meet identified needs and furnish appropriate referrals and follow-up. Promotes Parent, Family and Community Engagement activities in the center, community and in the child’s home. Responsible for individual assistance to children and families in the areas of child development, health, nutrition, and school readiness.
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • N/A
    Duties/Responsibilities:
    ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF WCFD.
    • Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by the Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
    • Visits each child's family in the program a minimum of four times a year, of which two will be scheduled in the child’s home. The Family Advocate must work closely with the parents in order to jointly identify individual family strengths and needs and help to identify solutions to meet the identified needs and follow-up, as appropriate.
    • Encourages positive parent-child relationships, along with connections to peers and community.
    • Assists parents in finding the available resources they need to increase family well-being. Visits to community agencies, to establish and maintain contact, are required.
    • Understands how trauma may affect children and families in order to support their health, healing, resilience and well-being.
    • Responsible for establishing and securely maintaining child and family information/records in ChildPlus, and in paper files, as appropriate. Must ensure all necessary data is obtained from families and accurately entered into ChildPlus. If information is incomplete or missing, must contact parents or guardians for completion, or to provide additional information.
    • Must keep all family and child data current in the ChildPlus system, including Family Partnership Goals and Outcomes, child health and screening information, notes regarding contact, etc. Documents, such as Enrollment Paperwork and In-kind, must be kept and maintained on a consistent basis.
    • May assist and attend Health Services Advisory Committee and Human Resource meetings.
    • Organizes and helps to facilitate Family Engagement Activities and parent meetings, including trainings, with input from parents. Actively encourages families and community members to volunteer and be engaged in children’s education.
    • Ensures that screening has been completed on all children, including hearing, vision and development, and keeps up-to-date and accurate individual health records on all enrolled children in ChildPlus, within the allotted time frame as stated in the Head Start Program Performance Standards
    • Works with educational staff to inform parents of any medical or oral health needs or problems of their child. Makes referrals for medical and oral health care and assists with follow-up.
    • Informs other staff members of health and/or social service needs for the child or family.
    • Assists the family in securing a medical and/or oral health home. Helps make appointments and arranges transportation, as needed. Assists families with obtaining health insurance. When necessary, transports children and families to appointments with approval of the Center Director.
    • Assists with monthly screenings at the center and within the community, as needed.
    • Works to ensure family engagement is present and active in all areas of the program and is central to their approach of partnering with children and families.
    • Supports parent participation in Parent Group, Policy Council and other leadership and advocacy efforts on behalf of their children and Head Start.
    • Encourages families as lifelong educators and learners.
    • Assists families as their child transitions to the next educational setting.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
    • Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
    • Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to working with children.
    • Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
    • Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.
    • Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
    • Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Must be able to identify and understand the needs of others.
    • Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
    • Must be able to interact with and engage children and adults.
    • Must be able to have or to gain knowledge of available services in their community, as well as be able to provide families with appropriate information and/or referrals to address the family’s strengths, needs and/or challenges.
    • Must be able to develop positive collaboration or working relationships with other staff, professionals and agencies in the community.
    • Must be able to effectively engage a variety of families, to include, but not limited to, fathers, partners, grandparents and significant others in all aspects of their child’s education.
    • Must possess proper stress management techniques.
    • Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
    Education and Experience:
    • Prefer an Associates or Baccalaureate in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    • Staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process must have within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
    Job Summary: Health Advocate
    Work with Health Services Director to implement the following health components throughout WCFD Early Childhood Programs: general health; oral health; health education; and nutrition to ensure that all children and pregnant women receive the maximum health care as required by the State Statutes and Head Start Performance Standards.
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • N/A
    Duties/Responsibilities:
    ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF WCFD.
    • Provides emergency care/first aid as necessary to students and staff at scheduled worksite.
    • Ensures each child receives (a) health history, (b) a physical examination and necessary follow-up, (c) an oral health examination and any necessary follow-up, (d) screening for vision, speech, hearing and development, (e) current immunizations and health screenings, and good nutrition, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standard guidelines and the Wyoming Department of Health.
    • Ensures each Early Head Start pregnant woman receives prenatal care through regular medical care, an oral health examination and prenatal classes.
    • Plans and coordinates with the Center Director, Classroom teachers, Family Support Providers, Therapists and Family Advocates in (a) record keeping, such as health data tracking, immunization summary, fluoride, and USDA applications, (b) first aid/CPR training for all staff, (c) completing the Health Safety Checklist as required, (d) parent contacts and home visits and (e) health concerns and the overseeing of individual care plans, in coordination with supervisors.
    • Participates in health assessments during assigned screenings and coordinates with Family Advocates and Center Directors to assure screenings and re-screens are completed in a timely manner.
    • Participates in Child & Family Staffings on all children with health concerns.
    • Assists Center Directors, Teachers, and Family Support Providers with (a) nutrition/health in classroom, (b) recognizing childhood illness or diseases i.e., as providing information/training during school day or at designated evening meetings.
    • Acts as liaison between medical community and WCFD to develop and maintain good rapport with the medical community, in coordination with supervisor. Assists in Health Services Advisory Committee meetings.
    • Demonstrates involvement, interest and advocacy for children in the broader community.
    • Assesses needs and provides referrals for parents and children, as needed.
    • Assists Center Director with Safety and Emergency Preparedness requirements.
    • Attends required training sessions.
    • Perform periodic file reviews.
    • Promotes positive public relations within the work setting and community.
    • Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by ACF and WCFD Inc.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or its designee.
    • Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
    • Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.
    • Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
    • Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.
    • Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
    • Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Experience in Healthcare or CNA preferred.
    • Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
    • Must possess proper stress management techniques.
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and community.
    • Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
    Education and Experience:
    • HS Diploma
    Physical Requirements:
    Reasonable accommodation can be made for persons with disabilities.
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
    • Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
    • Be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
    • Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
    • Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
    • Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
    • Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
    • Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
    • Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
    • Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
    • Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
    Transportation staff must:
    • Able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
    • Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
    • Able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
    • Able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
    • Able to tolerate dust and gravel.
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Family Advocate/Center Assistant/Janitor
  • Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc
  • Gillette, WY FULL_TIME
  • Gillette POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Gillette is now scheduling interviews for a combined position Family Advocate/Center Assistant/Janitor. This is a full-time positi...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Family Advocate/Center Assistant HS
  • Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc
  • Lusk, WY FULL_TIME
  • Lusk, WY POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Lusk Center is now scheduling interviews for a combined position Family Advocate/Center Assistant HS. This is a part-time position...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Family Advocate Health Advocate E-Helper
  • Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc
  • Lusk, WY FULL_TIME
  • Lusk, WY POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Lusk Center is now scheduling interviews for a combined position Family Advocate/Health Advocate/E-Helper. This is a full-time pos...
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ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
  • Family Dollar
  • Lander, WY FULL_TIME
  • General Summary:Work where you love to shop! Family Dollar is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible...
  • 16 Days Ago

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ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
  • Family Dollar
  • Mills, WY FULL_TIME
  • General Summary:Work where you love to shop! Family Dollar is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible...
  • 21 Days Ago

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REGISTERED NURSE | OR | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Campbell County Health
  • Gillette, WY
  • ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician- Family Medicine $50,000 Sign On and Relocation!
  • Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Gillette, WY
  • As a Physician at Hoskinsons Health & Wellness Clinic you will find: The opportunity to work for a family owned Physicia...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rheumatologist 130K Sign On + Housing
  • Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Gillette, WY
  • As a Physician at Hoskinsons Health & Wellness Clinic you will find: The opportunity to work for a family owned Physicia...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE (RN) | Cardiology
  • Campbell County Health
  • Gillette, WY
  • ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PARAMEDIC | Gillette, WY
  • Campbell County Health
  • Gillette, WY
  • ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
  • Campbell County Health
  • Gillette, WY
  • ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Speech Therapist | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Campbell County Health
  • Gillette, WY
  • ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • City of Gillette, WY
  • Gillette, WY
  • Salary: $29.10 Hourly Location : 201 E. 5th Street Gillette 82716, WY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202300008 Departme...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. The population was estimated at 30,560 as of July 1, 2017. Gillette is centrally located in an area involved with the development of vast quantities of American coal, oil, and coalbed methane gas. The city calls itself the "Energy Capital of the Nation," noting that the state of Wyoming provides nearly 35% of the nation's coal. Over the last decade Gillette saw a population increase of 48% from the 2000 census of 19,646 residents. Gillette is located at 44°16′58″N 105°30′19″W / 44.28278°N 105.50528°W / 44...
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Income Estimation for Family Worker jobs
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Gillette, Wyoming area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

Family Worker
Attends orientations, training, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops to meet the needs of the position.
November 25, 2022
Maintains an accurate and thorough record of each family and completes all documentation in the specified time frame.
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Develops a rapport with families and maintains ongoing communication with families through classroom contacts, home visits, phone calls, and distribution of monthly calendars and other written materials.
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Understands the need to expand the child's safety network beyond caregivers and to other adults who care about the child and can participate in day to day safety of the child.
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Act as liaison between families and program specialists, to support individualized service needs for children and families including referrals for mental health, nutrition, disabilities and health.
March 22, 2023
Complete 4 family visits per year, scheduling all meetings at the convenience of the family, with the goal of 2 home visits and 2 center visits each year.
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