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Family Support Partner Bi-Lingual Spanish

Job Status:

Full-time, exempt

Summary

Implement Family Success Center programs and activities to inform, educate and strengthen families to succeed.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement Family Success Center programs in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
Assess families and their needs; provide appropriate resources; document all family assessments on the Center’s family registration form
Help develop and implement workshops, classes, and parent-child activities
Collect and maintain family records for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization; submit the collected data in excel spreadsheet for the Executive Director to download into Survey Monkey no later than the 5th of the next month
Assist in outreach to the community by participating in outside agency events and programs
Work closely with staff to plan the Center’s calendar of monthly events and activity flyers
Develop and establish the Parent Community Advisory Board; work with the Parent Community Advisory Board, prepare agenda, and record meeting minutes
Participate with and alongside families during parent-child activities
Provide bi-lingual translation and interpretation as needed
Maintain current and develop new relationships with community partners and local service providers to collaborate and build the Center’s program schedule
Incorporate and implement the Principles of Family Support, Standards of Prevention, and the Protective Factors into all aspects of your work
Incorporate and implement the newly published Practice Profile (DCF)
Attend conferences and professional trainings when necessary and appropriate; all trainings must be approved by the Center’s Executive Director in advance
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
Any and all additional responsibilities as related to the position and as requested by the Executive Director

Requirements & Qualifications

Associates degree required; undergraduate intern in counseling or social work considered; years of work experience in lieu of education also considered
Minimum of two years of experience; non-profit preferred
Understand and practice ethical behavior and best business practices
Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Maintain professional standards and boundaries with colleagues, community partners, and families
Fluent in MS Office Suite
Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish; must speak Spanish fluently
Knowledge of Monmouth County desired
Ability to learn and use contact management system (Vertical Response)
Be flexible and eager to learn new things
Flexibility is essential; work hours are subject to change due to scheduled programs, activities, and events reflected on the monthly calendar of events
Must be able to work an occasional evening and weekend day
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are essential to perform the job; ability to run errands and shop for programs, attend outreach events and mandatory statewide trainings, and meetings

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, copier, etc.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well
Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens
Ability to travel (reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license)
Working conditions are normal for an office environment
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
Must be available to work some nights and weekend

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