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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:
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Develop and implement Family Success Center programs in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
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Assess families and their needs; provide appropriate resources; document all family assessments on the Center’s family registration form
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Help develop and implement workshops, classes, and parent-child activities
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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
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Assist in outreach to the community by participating in outside agency events and programs
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Work closely with staff to plan the Center’s calendar of monthly events and activity flyers
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Develop and establish the Parent Community Advisory Board; work with the Parent Community Advisory Board, prepare agenda, and record meeting minutes
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Participate with and alongside families during parent-child activities
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Provide bi-lingual translation and interpretation as needed
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Maintain current and develop new relationships with community partners and local service providers to collaborate and build the Center’s program schedule
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Incorporate and implement the Principles of Family Support, Standards of Prevention, and the Protective Factors into all aspects of your work
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Incorporate and implement the newly published Practice Profile (DCF)
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Attend conferences and professional trainings when necessary and appropriate; all trainings must be approved by the Center’s Executive Director in advance
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Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
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Any and all additional responsibilities as related to the position and as requested by the Executive Director
Requirements & Qualifications
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Associates degree required; undergraduate intern in counseling or social work considered; years of work experience in lieu of education also considered
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Minimum of two years of experience; non-profit preferred
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Understand and practice ethical behavior and best business practices
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Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
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Maintain professional standards and boundaries with colleagues, community partners, and families
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Fluent in MS Office Suite
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Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish; must speak Spanish fluently
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Knowledge of Monmouth County desired
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Ability to learn and use contact management system (Vertical Response)
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Be flexible and eager to learn new things
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Flexibility is essential; work hours are subject to change due to scheduled programs, activities, and events reflected on the monthly calendar of events
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Must be able to work an occasional evening and weekend day
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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
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Must be able to lift up to 25lbs
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Must be able to sit for long periods of time and physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, copier, etc.
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The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
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Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well
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Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens
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Ability to travel (reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license)
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Working conditions are normal for an office environment
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Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
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Must be available to work some nights and weekend