SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Company: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: June 12, 2022
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Job Description:
The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
(MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the
greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride,
values and heritage of the Mexican American culture. MEXICAN
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Social
Services Associate Program: Child Care and Pre-School Program
Supervised by: Program Director and/or designee FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt hourly General Purpose: The Social Services Associate is
a staff person who will assist the Child Care administration with
the clerical support services as assigned. Social Services
Associate will travel to the assigned child care/pre-school centers
to aide in the provision of social services necessary to permit
parents and children to benefit from and be able to continue
participation in the MAOF child care program. This staff member
will work collaboratively with administration to implement mandated
Federal and State guidelines. Responsibilities and Duties: ---
Interacts with families in a manner that is respectful of each
family's ethnic, cultural and diversity; --- Communicates in an
effective manner with parents, children and staff; --- Assist in
the enrollment function of eligible children regardless of race,
sex, creed, color, national origin, or children with disabilities;
--- Assist the Child Care Administration in other documentation
necessary for program accountability as required by the State
Department of Education; --- Meets with parents of children
enrolling in the program and completes the necessary supportive
services documents/process; --- Maintains a centralized
record-keeping system which ensures confidentiality of the
children's records; --- Assist in the completion of the enrollment
forms, contracts, fee determinations, etc., prior to final
approval. Assists with recertification; --- Maintains and prepares
reports for submission to the Child Care Administration (i.e.,
attendance, control sheets and required forms); --- Assists in the
set-up and/or sets up program resources; --- Assists in parent
education programs including notifying parents of available
services through MAOF and through the community at large; ---
Encourages families to develop confidence and self-sufficiency in
dealing with bureaucracy and personal matters; --- As required,
will participate in parent education and advisory group meetings;
--- Assist in the recruitment of eligible children into the
program; --- Carries out any other activities, which may be
necessary for proper implementation of the program; --- Regular
attendance, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; --- Weekend work
may be assigned as needed; --- Required to travel to designated
Child Care and or Pre-School Centers; --- Attends staff meetings,
workshops, and conference, as assigned; --- Other duties as
assigned. Requirements: --- High School Diploma or equivalent, with
a minimum of (1) year completed college related courses; ---
Minimum of 6 units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education;
--- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; --- Excellent
verbal and written skills in English and Spanish; --- Must posses
excellent time management and organizational skills; --- Computer
literate (Microsoft Word and Excel); --- Proper phone etiquette;
--- Sensitivity and ability to work well with diverse ethnic,
religious and cultural groups; --- Must have positive attitude with
a desire to work with and promote the welfare of children and their
families; --- Sensitive to the needs of the program and the general
public; --- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry
out instructions furnished verbally and in writing; --- Negative
T.B. test or chest X-ray, negative drug and alcohol screen test;
--- Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working
relationships with co-workers and supervisors; work as part of a
team and collaborate with department; and complete projects under
tight deadlines even when there are completing requirements and
changes in assignments; --- Ability to work with minimal
supervision; --- Must posses own automobile, valid California
Driver's License, and current auto insurance. Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representatives of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk
or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and
walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Work
Environment: The work environment characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. MAOF is committed to a diverse
workforce. As part of this commitment, MAOF provides equal
opportunity in all of our employment practices, including
selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all
qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex,
national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,
ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability,
pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other
legally protected status.
Keywords: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Chula Vista , SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE, Other , Chula Vista, California
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