Bilingual Family Support Services Provider LOCATION: Los Banos

About the role

The Merced County Office of Education seeks a bilingual Family Support Services Provider to assist families and children in center-based and wrap-around programs. This position involves identifying health and social service needs, planning and implementing program activities, conducting outreach, and maintaining detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Expedite completion of pre-enrollment requirements by assisting families with necessary health services and documentation.
• Affirm enrollment by ensuring required health and dental services are obtained and performing health screenings.
• Assess health, social service, and educational needs of families and develop family partnership agreements.
• Make referrals to other agencies and follow up on referrals, acting as an advocate when necessary.
• Work with other professionals to assist families in crisis.
• Provide or arrange for transportation and translation as needed.
• Implement outreach and recruitment plans.
• Ensure full enrollment and maintain 85% average daily attendance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed child and family records.
• Support parent education and organize parent committees.
• Assist with transitions to kindergarten or other childcare placements.
• Carry out emergency and safety procedures, administer first aid, and report suspected child abuse.
• Make regular home visits and interact with diverse populations.
• Attend various meetings and conferences as required.
• Comply with MCOE policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent 60 units of college coursework in human services, psychology, social services, health services, or a closely related field.
• Experience: One year of experience providing direct services to families in health or social services agencies.
• Certifications and Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Hmong, and/or English/Punjabi; valid pediatric first aid certificate; knowledge of community resources, case management principles, and family self-sufficiency; ability to plan, coordinate, and organize activities; excellent communication skills; computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent 60 units of college coursework in human services, psychology, social services, health services, or a closely related field.
• Experience: One year of experience providing direct services to families in health or social services agencies.
• Certifications and Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Hmong, and/or English/Punjabi; valid pediatric first aid certificate; knowledge of community resources, case management principles, and family self-sufficiency; ability to plan, coordinate, and organize activities; excellent communication skills; computer proficiency.

Skills

• Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Hmong, and/or English/Punjabi.
• Valid pediatric first aid certificate.
• Knowledge of community resources and case management principles.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$22.54 - $24.88 per hour.

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 215 days; Employment Type: Full Time; Work Hours: 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM.