Job description

The Bilingual (English/Spanish) Program Assistant must adhere to the contractual requirements as outlined in the Department of Children and Families Office of Family Support Services’ Family Success Center Practice Profile and Manual.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partnering with individuals, families, community partners and stakeholders to build relationships in both the Heritage South and Heritage North Family Success Centers in collaboration with the Heritage South and Heritage North Coordinators.
• Works with the community to highlight strengths and identify challenges where resources need to be leveraged and developed to better support and serve its children, youth and families at both Mercer County Family Success Centers.
• Problem solving and providing general guidance to help individuals, families, and communities achieve success.
• Plans and delivers center-based activities alongside Family Partnership Specialists, FSC Coordinator and members of the Parent Advisory Board.
• Along with program supervisor identify trainings for Parent Advisory Boards at both FSCs on DEIB topics to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to the community and families to advance DEIB initiatives.
• Recruits’ partners and sector leaders from within the community to volunteer and matching them to internal FSC activities based on the FSCs needs.
• · Reviews and implements new methods for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteer staff.
• · Creates a sense of community among the families and individuals by helping them be an active part of the FSCs and community through volunteer work.
• · Plans and coordinates strategies to involve parents, educators, professionals, and community leaders as volunteers at both FSCs.

Educational Requirements: Associates Degree with two years’ experience in development or implementation of community based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs. Additional education and related experience are preferred, such as a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field, experience in the provision of prevention related programs.

Candidates who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Written and Spoken Required

Valid Driver’s license and the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours required.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• implementation of community based services: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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