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Ncppc

Family Opportunity Center Support Worker – Jefferson County

Ncppc, Holiday, Florida, us, 34692


Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of your neighbors in need?

Be a part of the NCPPC team. We seek talented and diverse staff interested in working in a rewarding, challenging, and dynamic environment. Our mission is to strengthen maternal and family health within our communities by identifying service needs and improving access to care. Join us in our mission!Family Opportunity Center Worker (Jefferson County)

Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt positionJefferson County (Watertown Office)Pay from $37,000 per yearBenefits Eligible:Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, Vacation, Personal)New York State Paid Family LeaveInsurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)Health Savings Account (HSA)401(k) and 401(k) MatchingMileage ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramQualified Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Resume .Or mail to NCPPC, 200 Washington St, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601This position will serve as a Family Support Worker (Associate’s Degree) for the North Country Prenatal Perinatal Council, Inc., and will develop and implement programming in the Family Opportunity Center serving parents and children.This position will use established, research-based curriculum and resources (i.e., Triple P Parenting) techniques and best practices related to parenting education and child development in performing program work.This position will utilize a variety of delivery methods to provide information and training for families primarily in the Center with occasional home visits. Program topics will include, but are not limited to positive communication, early learning, positive discipline, child development, and other topics as selected by families.This position will also support the development of a Family Advisory Council, conduct intake and needs assessments, and coordinate all administrative aspects assigned to FSSs of the Family Opportunity Center program.Duties & Responsibilities

Retain families in needed services and parenting education programs, including Triple P Level 4.Assess families’ strengths, challenges, and needs to best engage, retain, and provide appropriate services to families, including overcoming barriers to families accessing services including mental health and/or substance use disorder services.Strengthen families by building protective factors including parental resilience, nurturing and attainment, knowledge of parenting and child development, and concrete and social supports.Develop parental leadership within the program and the larger community, including implementation of a standing Parent Advisory Board and/or parent representation on the program/agency advisory board to inform practice and program design.Improve connections to schools.Improve access to community resources such as mental health services, additional services and supports, including prevention services.Provide family support services, including case management focusing on families with young children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.Improve school attendance and student attainment.Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire agency staff to achieve agency goals.Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to organize, implement and facilitate established formal and informal educational programs.Demonstrated ability to work independently to initiate, organize and implement established goals.Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual means.Demonstrate knowledge of family systems and child development.Demonstrated ability to utilize technology, specifically computer and word processing skills.Demonstrated openness to reflective practice and trauma-informed care.Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.Associate Degree or Equivalent and one year of transferrable program/functional experience.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary.Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, as required.Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr