Job Description

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Douglas is now scheduling interviews for a Family Advocate/Center Assistant.  This is a full-time position of 40 hours a week 176 days a year with some summer hours for the Family Advocate position.  We offer a full benefits package, no weekends, most major holidays and an extended holiday winter break.  The base hourly rate is $15.82. For more information, please contact the Center Director: Shawna at suttenhove@wyomingchild.org  or call 307-358-3901.  For more details on the job description and to submit an application, please visit:   Deadline for applications: 10/18/2024.

We look forward to visiting with you! “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Job Summary: Family Advocate

Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of children in the Early Childhood Center. Responsible for identifying the strengths and needs of the child and his/her family. With the assistance of other staff members, takes appropriate action to meet identified needs and furnish appropriate referrals and follow-up. Promotes Parent, Family and Community Engagement activities in the center, community and in the child’s home. Responsible for individual assistance to children and families in the areas of child development, health, nutrition, and school readiness.

Job Summary: Center Assistant

Under the direction of the Center Director provides general support and assistance in all aspects of the program which include but are not limited to assisting in the classroom and/or the bus, maintenance of child files, public relations and recruiting, answering phones, data entry and maintenance of building and grounds. Must be able to meet timelines and manage multiple priorities. Must be reliable, organized and detail oriented. Must have interpersonal skills and be able to meet the public and work with program staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to identify and understand the needs of others.
• Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Must be able to interact with and engage children and adults.
• Must be able to have or to gain knowledge of available services in their community, as well as be able to provide families with appropriate information and/or referrals to address the family’s strengths, needs and/or challenges.
• Must be able to develop positive collaboration or working relationships with other staff, professionals and agencies in the community.
• Must be able to effectively engage a variety of families, to include, but not limited to, fathers, partners, grandparents and significant others in all aspects of their child’s education.
• Must possess proper stress management techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.

Education and Experience:

• Prefer an Associates or Baccalaureate in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process must have within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Douglas, WY 82633 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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