Family Worker - PRAB

REPORTS TO: Site Director, Early Childhood Programs

SUMMARY

The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) i...

QUALIFICATIONS

BA in Social Work or related field in preferred.

Two years of experience with an early childhood program or related field.

Experience working with low-income/urban population.

Preferably bilingual: Spanish/English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Fully committed to PRAB’s vision, mission, and strategic goals and outcomes

Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills

Follow NJ state requirement as per NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing, Chapter 122 Manual of Requirement for Child Care Centers.

Follow Center policy for the discipline and care of students in accordance with the DCP&P and PRAB manual & procedures.

Insure compliance with PRAB rules, regulations and procedures accordance with PRAB Employee Handbook.

Basic knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and developmental patterns.

Basic knowledge of general learning theories and curriculum development alternatives.

Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.

Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations.

Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively.

Ability to communicate with parents effectively.

Demonstrated involvement in community organizations or advocacy

Ability to work collaboratively with a fast paced, highly interactive staff

Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting

Proven ability to work well with diverse groups

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure

Proven ability to meet strict deadlines within time constraints

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Bilingual English/Spanish recommended

Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and sound judgment

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Regularly stand, sit, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell

Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

School staff will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment that is typical to the school environment

Compensation and Hours

This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position

Salary is based on an pre-established range and is commensurate with experience

Includes some early evening and weekend work hours

Benefits are generous, including paid employee health and dental insurance (some employee contribution required); voluntary vision and retirement plans are also available

Paid time off includes sick, and personal days, and holidays

PRAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER