Family Partner

Description

Pro Action’s Head Start Program is looking for two full-time, 10-month Family Partner that will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible children and families, completing home visits with program participants, providing parent education and family engagement opportunities, support families in a goal setting process and accessing additional resources, assisting with classroom coverage as needed. This position will cover the Bath/Corning and Avoca/Jasper Troupsburg Head Start locations and/or other areas of service as needed.

 

Requirements

The position requires a degree or credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field at hire or within 18 months of hire. A minimum of an associate’s degree or Family Development Credential is preferred. Home visiting experience, experience working with families and youth, and a knowledge of Steuben County community resources is strongly preferred. Strong organizational, computer, communication, and time management skills are also of value.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, meeting agency standards per position and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.

Summary

As a full-time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer-based contributions, generous personal and sick Leave and more.

Interviews are scheduled by the hiring manager for applicants whose qualifications best meet the needs of the department and agency.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, or completed employment application   to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810, or email to [email protected] .

 

It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Additional Information

Full Time